In Fort Mill, South Carolina, on the night of November 23, 2025, a verbal altercation at the Lakeview Apartments escalated into a fatal encounter. Damien Crandell, a 28-year-old man, was shot three times following a dispute with a friend. Emergency medical services were called to the scene on Flint Hill Road around 9:15 p.m., but Crandell was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities from the York County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident and a person of interest was taken into
custody. Investigators have indicated that the suspected shooter is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. While an arrest was made, official charges have not been announced. The possibility of the shooting being an act of self-defense has been raised, which could impact whether charges are ultimately filed.
Damien Crandell was remembered by his mother, Erica Jackson, as having a spirit that stood out everywhere he went. She described him as having an energy, heart, and loyalty that could light up a room. Known to some as 'Dame' or 'WildChild,' his life was cut short, leaving his family to grieve a future that was taken away. An autopsy and toxicology results were pending as the investigation into the circumstances of his death continued.
