In the quiet community of Dalzell, South Carolina, a domestic dispute on the night of May 19, 2026, ended in tragedy, leaving one brother dead and another facing a murder charge. Markus Antonio Burroughs, a 40-year-old man, was fatally shot at a residence on Benenhaley Road in what the Sumter County Sheriff's Office has described as a family feud turned deadly.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the devastating consequences of familial discord.
Deputies were dispatched to the home at approximately 11:21 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they found Markus Antonio Burroughs inside, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite attempts by law enforcement and emergency medical services to render aid, Burroughs was pronounced dead at the scene. The swift response of the authorities led to the immediate detainment of a suspect at the residence, who was later identified as the victim's brother, Randy M. Lowery.
The investigation into the death of Markus Antonio Burroughs quickly transitioned from a domestic disturbance call to a homicide case. Randy M. Lowery was arrested and has since been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a stolen gun. He was subsequently transported to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center to await a bond hearing. The case stands as a grim reminder of how quickly arguments can escalate to irreversible violence, leaving a family torn apart by loss and the impending legal battle. As the community mourns the loss of Markus Antonio Burroughs, the legal proceedings against his brother will slowly unfold, seeking to bring closure and justice to a sorrowful and tragic event.
