In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Columbia, South Carolina, tragedy struck a 28-year-old man named Basile Darby. On June 11, 2023, Darby was fatally wounded by gunfire in an incident that unfolded outside a local establishment. The Richland County Coroner's Office later identified him as the victim of a homicide.
The shooting occurred at approximately 6 a.m. outside Felicity's Bar & Grill located on Fairfield Road.
When deputies from the Richland County Sheriff's Department arrived at the scene, they discovered Darby on the ramp leading into the business, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. At the time of the initial reports, the sheriff's department stated that they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the community.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is leading the investigation into the death of Basile Darby. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, authorities did not release any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects, nor was there any indication of a motive for the shooting. The investigation was reported to be ongoing.
There have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the homicide of Basile Darby. The case remains an open investigation as authorities continue to seek information from the public to help bring closure to the family and friends of the young man whose life was cut short by violence.
