Dominique Ray’Von Cooper, 24, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Monday, July 13, 2015, near the I-95 bridge and East McIver Road in Darlington County, South Carolina. The former Darlington High School running back was struck around 1:30 a.m., a killing that shocked the local community.
Within days investigators arrested several suspects. On Wednesday, July 15, Laquawn Tiyon Hicks, 22, of the Florence area turned himself in and was charged with murder. Tony Dequan Manago, 20, of Florence, and Marquis Zandui Hawkins, 21, of Darlington were arrested and charged with murder the next day. Brothers Halique Davenport, 22, and Kahseem Saybon Davenport, 31, both of Darlington, were later charged with murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and criminal conspiracy. All five were denied bond at initial appearances and held at the Darlington County Detention Center.
Authorities did not disclose a motive at the time. If anyone knew Dominique or witnessed the events that night, please share information that could help complete the picture.