Woman shot to death at hotel restaurant, police say

CHERAW, S.C. — Ty’reek Guinyard, 18, is accused of shooting and killing 22-year-old Lex’avia Pitman early Sunday morning at the restaurant at the Springhill Suites on Front Street in downtown Cheraw, police said.

“The victim was not having any of that and they voiced their opinion,” Riley said.

That led to a verbal argument, which escalated when Pitman tried to leave.

“Once they exchanged words and she turned to walk away, that’s when he produced a weapon and used it on her,” Riley said.

Pitman died from her injuries. Police found Guinyard on the scene and arrested him.

Guinyard was charged with murder, and he is waiting a bond hearing.

Cheraw native Neil McClendon, 66, said he is not surprised about what happened.

“No, because it seems like now that’s the way they settle things, with guns,” McClendon said. “They don’t talk it out. They don’t try to resolve things. They just start shooting.”

He wants young people to learn to manage their anger and to learn from his generation.

“Back in the day, when you fought, you would later see that person, you stop, shake hands,” he said. “It’s all forgotten but when you pull a gun and you start shooting, that’s it.”

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