A late-night fight at the Truth Bar and Grill on West Franklin Street in Anderson, South Carolina, turned deadly in the early hours of October 12, 2025. A disturbance that began inside the venue spilled outside, and gunfire erupted; five people were hit. Two security guards died — 30-year-old Roymad McDaniel was struck in the chest while reportedly shielding his sister, and 54-year-old Calvin Chester Jr. sustained a fatal head wound. The coroner ruled both deaths homicides. Three other victims were treated and expected to recover.

Investigators said the shooting grew out of a fight that escalated quickly. In the days after the attack, four people were charged: Kavon Turner, Jamarcus Brown, Jamaias Howard, and 18-year-old Nan Putman. They faced multiple charges including two counts of murder, attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and aggravated assault; a judge denied bond at initial appearances. If anyone knew Roymad McDaniel or has information about the events that night, please share what is remembered.