By By Nikki Weingartner Nov 1, 2008 in Crime A father and his four children were the target of a possibly crazed homeowner during their trick-o-treating adventure in a quiet South Carolina neighbourhood. The man emptied an AK-47 through his front door, killing one child and injuring two others. According the the The family was headed home from a city-sponsored event downtown when they decided to stop at a few homes, Sumter Police Chief Patty Patterson said. The father and his four children approached a home with a porch light on about 8:30 p.m. EDT while their mother waited nearby in a vehicle. Children across the country approach doors on Halloween night, vulnerable to the fact that a porch light means its OK to approach. But for this family, the approach was a deadly choice as Quentin Patrick, a 22-year-old felon, allegedly gunned down the family. The boy who died was said to have been struck with around thirty rounds. It was not believed that those who where shot knew the shooter. Patrick was charged with murder, three counts of assault and battery with intent to kill. Also arrested in connection with the incident was Patrick's 19-year-old female friend, Ericka Patrice Pee, who was said to have tried to flee the scene with thousands of dollars. Her 2-year-old toddler was on the scene during the shooting as well. Pee has been charged with obstruction of justice. There were other people in the home during the time of the shooting. It was also said that the neighborhood wasn't one known for violence and that this was a surprise for many of the residents who were mostly elderly individuals. The victims names are: 12-year-old T.J. Darrisaw; 9-year-old Ahmadre Darrisaw; Freddie Grinnell, whose age was not released. T.J. died at the hospital. Ahmadre and Freddie were treated for non-life threatening injuries at an area hospital and released. The other two children were not injured in the shooting. A story that truly makes one rethink safety when stepping out for some family fun. While many children across the nation were filling their bags with lots of treats, one family was being transported to a hospital following a shooting that killed a 12-year-old trick-o-treater and injured his 9-year-old brother and his father.According the the Associated Press Children across the country approach doors on Halloween night, vulnerable to the fact that a porch light means its OK to approach. But for this family, the approach was a deadly choice as Quentin Patrick, a 22-year-old felon, allegedly gunned down the family. The boy who died was said to have been struck with around thirty rounds. Another report stated that "A man in police custody confessed to the shooting, saying he emptied an AK-47 through his front door when he saw people with masks approaching, the Sumter Police Department said."It was not believed that those who where shot knew the shooter.Patrick was charged with murder, three counts of assault and battery with intent to kill.Also arrested in connection with the incident was Patrick's 19-year-old female friend, Ericka Patrice Pee, who was said to have tried to flee the scene with thousands of dollars. Her 2-year-old toddler was on the scene during the shooting as well. Pee has been charged with obstruction of justice. There were other people in the home during the time of the shooting.It was also said that the neighborhood wasn't one known for violence and that this was a surprise for many of the residents who were mostly elderly individuals.The victims names are:12-year-old T.J. Darrisaw; 9-year-old Ahmadre Darrisaw; Freddie Grinnell, whose age was not released.T.J. died at the hospital. Ahmadre and Freddie were treated for non-life threatening injuries at an area hospital and released. The other two children were not injured in the shooting.A story that truly makes one rethink safety when stepping out for some family fun. More about Boy, Killed, Trick-o-treating More news from boy killed trick-o-treating