Violent Argument Leads To Death Of Pair

"FLORENCE, SC — A Timmonsville man beat his girlfriend with his gun, before shooting her and then killing himself.

"Around 11:30 Friday night, Florence Police and the Florence Sheriff's Department responded to a call on East Sam Harrell Rd.

"Stephen Ramon Davis, 41 of Timmonsville, was at his sister's house in Florence with several other people, including friends and family.

"Later in the evening, Davis' girlfriend Shannon Hall Gomez, 32 of Leesville, came to the house.

"Witnesses told police the two started to argue, and it quickly escalated. Davis pulled out a gun and began hitting Gomez with it. He then shot her twice in the head.

"The other people in the house were trying to leave when Davis walked into the back room and shot himself.

"Florence Police Chief Anson Shells says based on witnesses and evidence at the scene, they can draw the conclusion that this is a murder/suicide. However, they will continue to investigate in order to make sure nothing is overlooked."

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