Basile Darby, 28, was shot and killed outside Felicity’s Bar & Grill on Fairfield Road in Columbia, South Carolina, in the early morning of June 11, 2023. Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department found him on the ramp leading into the business at about 6 a.m.; he was taken to a hospital but died of his injuries. The Richland County Coroner ruled the death a homicide.

At the time of the initial reports, deputies said they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the community. The sheriff’s department is leading the investigation but disclosed no suspect names, motives, or details about how the shooting began. No public announcement of any arrest has been made and the case remains open.

If anyone witnessed the shooting outside Felicity’s that morning or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.