South Carolina man charged with murder in Dayton shooting; Victim ID’d

A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, man is accused of shooting and killing a man in an apartment complex parking lot in Dayton over the weekend.

Demar L. Cobb, 37, is facing two counts each of murder and felonious assault, as well as one count of having weapons while under disabilities, according to Dayton Municipal Court records. His bond was set at $1 million during his Wednesday arraignment.

The charges stem from a shooting reported around 1 a.m. Saturday in the 2900 block of Lakeridge Court.

During an argument with 42-year-old Graylon Russell, Cobb pulled out a gun and shot Russell several times, according to court records.

“Mr. Cobb continued to fire shots at Mr. Russell’s vehicle as he attempted to flee,” an affidavit read.

A 911 caller said she heard a crash and saw the shooting victim inside a vehicle that hit her neighbor’s truck, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center records.

She said the victim may have been shot while trying to repossess a vehicle.

When Dayton police arrived, they found Russell and he was taken to Miami Valley Hospital.

Russell was pronounced dead at the hospital early Saturday, according to Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Kent Harshbarger.

Police arrested Cobb around 5 p.m. Monday and remains held in the Montgomery County Jail.

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