Daniel L. Darden was 22 when he was shot and killed on January 15, 2021, in the Walnut Creek Apartments parking lot in Florence, Kentucky. Police arrived about 2:51 p.m. after reports of gunfire and found Darden with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital and died of his injuries.

Authorities identified 18-year-old Robert A. Pence of Taylor Mill as a suspect and issued warrants charging him with murder and three counts of wanton endangerment. Pence was arrested in St. Petersburg, Florida, four days after the shooting and returned to Kentucky to face the charges. Investigators said the shooting followed an incident five days earlier in which Pence was allegedly robbed and assaulted and had a backpack taken that contained marijuana and vehicle keys. On the day of the killing Pence was reportedly at the complex to jumpstart his car, saw Darden, approached him and shot him before fleeing.

Anyone who knew Daniel or witnessed what happened at Walnut Creek Apartments is asked to come forward with information.