BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A former Summerville officer accused of shooting and killing a Winston-Salem man during an altercation at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in March will remain behind bars while awaiting trial, a judge has decided.
Anthony DeLustro, 65, was indicted for murder and attempted kidnapping in connection with the March 20, 2024 death of 39-year-old Michael O’Neal, of Winston-Salem, outside the North Main Street restaurant.
Circuit Court Judge Deadra Jefferson denied DeLustro’s request for bond in an order filed on August 8, asserting that the former officer represents a danger to the community.
DeLustro’s attorney, Joseph Cannarella, called the ruling “very disappointing” in an Aug. 8 statement to News 2, noting that courts evaluate a person’s criminal history, health, risk of flight from the community, and danger to the community when determining bond.