22-year-old David Eric Dixon of Bennettsville (Source: MCSO)BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) - Just a matter of hours after two men were shot in the Bennettsville area, police located and arrested their murder suspect.
Sheriff Fred Knight explains that the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Thursday night at Woody's on Stone Away Road.
When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered two gunshot victims. One was transported to the hospital by a friend and the other, 27-year-old Christopher Allen Bristow, died as a result of his injuries.
The investigation into this shooting revealed that the suspect was arguing with Bristow outside of the business before shots were fired. The second victim, who was shot walking out of the business' front door, is expected to be ok.
The suspect, 22-year-old David Eric Dixon of Bennettsville, fled the scene on foot but was arrested just a couple of hours after the crime was committed, thanks in part to the numerous tips received by police.
Dixon is charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Sheriff Knight said, "This is a tragic case where a young man's life was taken in a split second. We are fortunate to have the suspect in custody and have gathered a lot of great evidence and information from witnesses. My condolences go out to the victim's family in this time of hurt and the loss of a family member."
The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office and Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office bloodhounds responded to the scene to assist in the search.
Dixon has past convictions for several different offenses including burglary and drugs.
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