Quay Dickens, a talented athlete and homecoming king for South Florence, was shot and died in Myrtle Beach early Sunday morning. In a tweet from the South Florence boys’ basketball team, his identification was confirmed.
“Our hearts ache, first and foremost, for his family.” our hearts break for our student-athletes, teammates, coaches, and teachers,” says the statement. He was a vital part of our structure. Because he is well-known, he will have an impact on everyone.
Some will be greatly affected,” he continued, “and our hearts are torn for everyone who will have to mourn a son, grandson, brother, friend, classmate, and teammate.” Quay had always been such a happy kid.”We’re all devastated.”
According to sources, Dickens was one of four victims shot along Mr. Joe White Avenue and Withers Alley, according to sources. One of those who was shot is currently being treated for a wound, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s Facebook page. The third person was released from the hospital after receiving treatment for abrasions. A fourth person was also treated and released after sustaining a gunshot wound.
Authorities said the victims included an 11-year-old child from Florence County and a man who was shot and murdered after refusing to give someone a ride in Florence.
A 17-year-old and a 32-year-old were also killed in Florence in separate shootings that are still being investigated. No arrests have been made. The four shootings, which occurred between Friday night and early Sunday morning, have yet to be linked by investigators.
Standing alongside the mayor, Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler and Florence County Sheriff’s Capt. Mike Brandt promised to protect anyone who comes forward with knowledge about the killings, as well as any reprisal or other violence planned.
We require your assistance. Without your advice and assistance, we won’t be able to solve these crimes, “Brandt stated.
An arrest has been made for Larry Dontaye Joyner, 37, who was shot and killed. He was shot in his vehicle, according to Florence police, after refusing to drive his neighbour to the store.
An 11-year-old kid was slain early Sunday in Florence County. Deputies have revealed few details regarding the incident, but they have confirmed that two people are in custody while they decide whether or not to press charges.