FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A total of eight people now face charges connected to the June killing of 16-year-old Trey Wright of Johnsonville, Florence County authorities told News13 Wednesday.
Deputies previously released the names of five young Myrtle Beach-area residents allegedly tied to the June 24 shooting. Authorities have not released information about three others who have been charged, including some who are juveniles.
Devan Raper, 19, of Conway, was the first to be arrested on June 25. He’s charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime and remains in jail without bond.
Florence County deputies said Raper and Wright got into a verbal altercation that led to the deadly shooting on N. 1st Neck Road near Johnsonville. Sheriff TJ Joye said the killing,