Florence County Teen Fatally Shot; 10th Suspect Expected to Turn Themselves In
Authorities report that a 10th teenager is expected to turn themselves in following the tragic death of 16-year-old Trey Dean Wright in Florence County, South Carolina. Wright was fatally shot on June 24 in a remote area outside Johnsonville in what investigators describe as a planned setup.
According to law enforcement, Wright was reportedly brought to the location by his girlfriend, Gianna Kistenmacher, where he encountered a group of teens. Devan Scott Raper, 19, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Officials say Raper had previously threatened Wright and fired multiple rounds during the altercation, which led to Wright’s death the following day. Raper remains in jail without bond. Kistenmacher, charged as an accessory before the fact, was released to home confinement.
Several other teens have also faced charges for their alleged roles in facilitating the shooting. Authorities say the group was aware that Raper was armed and may have helped lure Wright to the scene. Some accused are adults, while others are minors whose names have not been released.
Florence County law enforcement emphasized that arrests followed a careful investigation. Sheriff’s officials expressed the tragedy of a young life lost over a personal dispute, highlighting both the seriousness of the case and its impact on the community.