Crime
Dylan Larymore killed in Darlington County shooting, suspect charged
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified the suspect as Jeffery Daniel Booker.
Darlington County, SC – Law enforcement officials in the Pee Dee region are actively investigating a fatal shooting that took place overnight on Thursday.
According to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Candy Lane.
While initial details were limited, authorities provided an update at approximately 2:00 a.m., confirming that the scene had been secured.
Later, Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee confirmed that one person, identified as Dylan Larymore, was killed in the incident.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified the suspect as Jeffery Daniel Booker.
Booker was subsequently arrested and booked into the Darlington County Detention Center on murder charges.
Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
A 25-year-old Wichita woman has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting death of 7-year-old Davion Gunter, according to Sedgwick County booking records.
Tasha Diane Dillard was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on charges of:
- First-degree felony murder
- Aggravated child endangerment
Incident Details
The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 17, at approximately 12:30 a.m., in the 3700 block of East Ross Parkway, according to the Wichita Police Department (WPD).
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting and arrived to find a seven-year-old child suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Paramedics rushed the child to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities also confirmed that Davion had previously survived a shooting at age three, when he was shot by his uncle.
At the time of Sunday’s shooting, multiple adults and seven other children were inside the residence, Captain Aron Moses of WPD stated.
All children present were removed from the home and placed into protective custody.
Police have not yet disclosed who fired the fatal shot or what circumstances led to the shooting.
The Wichita Police Department continues to investigate and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.