CHERAW, S.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime.

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office said a man is now in custody, charged with a deadly shooting that unfolded outside of a Cheraw bar a week prior.

Deputies announced on October 25, 2025, that they had arrested 31-year-old Shereef Dont'a Malachi of Cheraw. He is now formally charged with the murder of Terry D. Leach, along with possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

“Our investigators have worked diligently to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for this tragic loss of life," Sheriff Cambo Streater said in a statement. "We extend our continued condolences to the victim’s family, and we remain committed to seeking justice on their behalf.”

The shooting at

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