William Shamari Slade, 27, was shot and killed near Falls Park in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, on May 26, 2024 after an argument that began inside the 821 Greenville bar and spilled into the street. Police say Slade and the man accused of shooting him, Brian Murray, knew one another; Murray allegedly shot Slade in the chest and then fled in a vehicle before being apprehended.

Murray was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime; he has been denied bond twice. A second person, Jhiytavious Brown, was arrested on a breach of peace charge for allegedly firing a weapon that struck an apartment window; no one else was reported injured. The city revoked 821 Greenville’s permit after the shooting.

Slade was described by family as a devoted family man and an active, creative person who enjoyed skating, swimming, snowboarding and making music, and who was pursuing CDL and foster care licenses. If anyone has information about the events that night or knew William, please share what you know.