In the early hours of Easter morning, a sense of celebration was shattered by gunfire outside a Spartanburg, South Carolina bar, leaving a 64-year-old Gaffney man, David Wayne Bunn, dead. The incident, which also left two other individuals wounded, unfolded at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in the parking lot of the PreGame Lounge on South Blackstock Road.
Deputies from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a large-scale shooting and
discovered a chaotic scene. Three people had sustained injuries in the gunfire. David Wayne Bunn, a Black/African American male, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:12 a.m., his life tragically cut short. Another victim was transported to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in critical condition, while the third suffered what were described as minor injuries.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement officials stated that the investigation was in its early stages. The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear, though authorities indicated it appeared to be an isolated incident and that there was no ongoing threat to the community. Investigators were working to piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible.
As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting death of David Wayne Bunn. The investigation by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office remains ongoing. The PreGame Lounge, in a statement, expressed deep sadness over the incident, clarifying that it occurred after the venue had closed and not inside the establishment. They offered their hopes for justice, peace, and healing for the community. The family of David Wayne Bunn has not released a public statement.
