In the early hours of September 2, 2019, 24-year-old Devon Roney was shot at Club Phoenix on Farrow Road in the Killian area of Richland County. Deputies responded about 2 a.m. Roney had been taken by private vehicle to Providence North East Hospital, where he died of a gunshot wound to the torso.

Known as Devoo, Devon was born in Columbia on May 18, 1995. He attended Richland County public schools, worked in construction, pursued rapping, and was looking forward to the birth of his daughter. Family described him as unselfish, full of love, and a true believer in God.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department recovered two handguns near the club: one turned over by a security guard and a second located by a K-9 behind the building. The shooter initially fled. On September 9, 2019, Norfolk police arrested 24-year-old Shuron David Malone; he was extradited to Richland County and charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Did anyone who knew Devon or who was at Club Phoenix that night see what happened or has information to share?