Crime
Devin Raper Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Trey Wright in Johnsonville
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has announced an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred late Tuesday night near Johnsonville.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on June 24, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a report of gunfire on First Neck Road, just outside Johnsonville.
Upon arrival, deputies located a male juvenile lying in the roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel responded and transported the victim to a nearby hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was later pronounced deceased.
Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken identified the victim as 16-year-old Trey Dean Wright, a resident of Johnsonville.
Following an intensive investigation, authorities arrested 22-year-old Devin Scott Raper on June 25, 2025, in Conway, South Carolina.
He has been charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.
According to investigators, the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a verbal altercation between the suspect and the victim that escalated into gunfire.
The arrest was the result of a coordinated effort involving the Florence County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Bureau, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and the Horry County Police Department.
Raper is currently being held at the Florence County Detention Center, where he awaits a bond hearing.
Authorities say the investigation remains active, and additional arrests may be forthcoming.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.