On January 14, 2024, 77-year-old Hubert Lee Brown was fatally shot in Darlington, South Carolina. The death drew swift attention from local investigators after what began as a separate disturbance reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation that ended with Brown’s killing.

Investigators focused on a suspect identified as Dalvin Dewayne James. A Darlington County grand jury later returned an indictment charging James with murder and with possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The indictment begins formal criminal proceedings but does not itself resolve questions about motive or exactly how the events unfolded.

The community and Brown’s family continue to await trial for more details about the final moments of his life and what led to the shooting. If anyone has information about Hubert Lee Brown or the events of January 14, 2024, please come forward to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.