Lancaster County woke to tragedy on Sunday, November 23, 2025, when 29-year-old Daquindrick Blackmon was shot and killed outside his own home on Springdale Road.
The attack happened around 3 a.m. in a normally quiet residential area. According to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Daquindrick was standing in front of his house when Ramon Pyatt approached him.
A short conversation took place between the two men before Pyatt pulled out a pistol and fired multiple rounds. Two bullets struck Daquindrick. Neighbors called 911 after hearing the gunshots. Deputies and EMS arrived quickly, but despite life-saving efforts at the scene and during transport, Daquindrick was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later.
Investigators recovered the pistol used in the shooting along with other evidence from the scene. Later that same day, deputies located and arrested 31-year-old Ramon Pyatt. He has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Pyatt is currently being held without bond at the Lancaster County Detention Center.
Daquindrick Blackmon grew up in Lancaster and was a familiar, well-liked face in his neighborhood. Friends describe him as someone who always had a smile and a helping hand for anyone who needed it. He loved spending time with family, grilling in the yard, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers with his crew.
At 29, Daquindrick was in the prime of life, working hard, raising his children, and looking forward to the future. His sudden and violent death has left his family, friends, and the entire Springdale Road community stunned and heartbroken. Those who knew him best say the block will never feel the same without his laugh and his presence.
Lancaster County mourns the loss of a young man taken far too soon. The Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation, and the community gathers to support Daquindrick’s family during this unimaginable time. Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized. Daquindrick Blackmon will be deeply missed and forever remembered.