On a tragic night in Goose Creek, South Carolina, the life of 32-year-old April Delores Infinger was cut short by a senseless act of violence. On December 8, 2013, the white female was inside the Moonshine Saloon, celebrating a friend's birthday, when a dispute that began inside the establishment spilled out into the parking lot. The joyous occasion turned into a scene of horror when a single gunshot pierced through the wall of the saloon, striking April.
She was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries.
The investigation into April's death quickly led to the arrest of Shearon Lamar Bennett, then 33 years old. It was revealed that Bennett had been involved in an altercation within the saloon and was subsequently removed by bouncers. From the parking lot, he fired a weapon, and the fatal bullet found its way to the unsuspecting April Infinger, who was merely an innocent bystander in the unfolding events. The bullet entered through the wall of the building, tragically ending her life.
In the wake of this devastating event, the legal system moved to bring those responsible to justice. Shearon Bennett was initially charged with murder for his role in April's death. He later pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and discharging a firearm into a dwelling. As a result of his plea, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The court proceedings were marked by emotional testimony from April's family, who were left to grapple with the profound loss of a wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Bennett himself expressed remorse for his actions during his sentencing.
The investigation also implicated two other individuals in connection with the case. Darrell Bennett, who was identified as Shearon Bennett's brother, and April Cartin were both charged with obstruction of justice. They were accused of hindering the investigation into the shooting that claimed April Infinger's life. This tragic incident not only resulted in a significant prison sentence for the man who pulled the trigger but also left a lasting scar on the Goose Creek community and all who knew and loved April.
