Victim's girlfriend among 9 teens arrested in 16-year-old's beach town murder
Trey Dean Wright, 16, was allegedly set up; 19-year-old romantic rival charged
By Michael Ruiz Fox News
Published August 16, 2025 2:00pm EDT
Nine South Carolina teens were arrested in the June shooting death of a 16-year-old who authorities say was involved in an argument "over a girl" with his alleged shooter, according to local reports. The victim's 17-year-old girlfriend is among the suspects.
Florence County Sheriff's deputies found Trey Dean Wright of Johnsonville dead on First Neck Road with multiple gunshot wounds June 24, authorities said previously. He was found about 45 miles west of Myrtle Beach.
The following day, they arrested Devan Scott Raper, a 19-year-old from Conway, who allegedly fatally shot Wright after an argument. At least one teen involved reportedly recorded the slaying on video. And deputies continued to announce new arrests for weeks as the investigation dug deeper.
"All this court hearing and bond court and stuff is driving me crazy," Wright's mother, Ashley Lindsey, told Fox News Digital. "I don't even have time to sit down and think half the time, on top of losing my precious baby."
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