A dispute at the Truth Bar and Grill in Anderson, South Carolina escalated into gunfire in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 12, 2025, killing 54-year-old security guard Calvin Chester Jr. and a coworker. Chester was shot in the head; another security guard, 30-year-old Roymad McDaniel, was shot in the chest. Multiple people reportedly fired weapons during the chaotic incident, and Chester’s wife was at the scene to pick him up and witnessed his final moments.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident: Kaon Turner, Jammarcus Brown, and Jamaias Howard. They face multiple charges that include two counts of murder, attempted murder, weapons possession, and assault and battery. A judge denied bond for Turner and Howard at a subsequent court appearance, leaving them in custody as the case moves forward.

Chester, a father of ten described as a gentle giant and protector with a generous heart and warm smile, leaves a large grieving family and community. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.