Teens Charged in Beating Death of Columbia Man

Greenville police have charged six teens in connection with an April 20 assault that ultimately led to a Columbia man's death.

The victim, De'Bron Harrison, 20, had been on life support since the assault, but died from his injury's Friday at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Officers said a call was received April 20 for an assault in progress at West End Community Center on Vardry Street. When officers arrived they found the fight had moved down the road to Allen Temple. Officers found Harrison on the ground and bleeding from the head.

Police said Harrison was attending a birthday party with several friends. When Harrison attempted to break up a fight, officers said two of the people involved turned on him and chased him to the church parking lot.

Greenville Police have released the names of three of the teens charged as adults:

Ronald Earl Brown, 18, is charged with assault and battery, assault and battery by mob, first degree, and kidnapping.

Elijah Fernandeze Wilson, 18, is charged with assault and battery by mob, first degree, and kidnapping.

Brittany Cearea Irby, 19, is charged with assault and battery by mob, first degree, and kidnapping.

A 16-year-old also will be charged as an adult. His name is not being released at this time.

The names of the two other juveniles charged also will not be released.