Everything we know so far as 9 teens surrender to police after 16-year-old was lured to his death and filmed dying
A 16-year-old is dead after having allegedly been lured to his death by nine teens - one of whom is suspected of capturing the killing on camera.
A 10th is now expected to hand themselves into police following the killing of schoolboy Trey Dean Wright, who was gunned down in June on a road close to Johnsonville, South Carolina, less than an hour drive west of Myrtle Beach.
Detectives probing his death believe the youngster was set up by his peers and his girlfriend, who were aware that suspected shooter, Devan Scott Raper, was armed with a gun waiting for him.
It was late in the evening on June 24 when Trey was understood to have been discovered with multiple gunshot wounds at North First Neck Road, a road in the Johnsonville community, which resides in Florence County.
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Tragically, he died the following day in hospital.
Who was Trey Dean Wright?
Trey, of Scranton - a town just a 20-minute drive east of where the 16-year-old was fatally shot - was a rising sophomore at Johnsonville High School and a 'proud varsity athlete, playing both football and baseball'.
"He was a true outdoorsman who loved riding dirt bikes, spending time in nature, and living life to the fullest," his obituary reads.
"Known for his infectious smile and ability to make everyone laugh, Trey was the kind of person who left a lasting impression on those around him."
Trey was born in Hartsville, a city just under an hour's drive northwest of his hometown of Scranton, on October 9, 2008.
He worked at Vox Deer Processing - a butcher on the outskirts of Johnsonville.
Why was Trey murdered?
Cops believe the motive for the teen's tragic death to have been over a love triangle, involving Trey, his 17-year-old girlfriend Gianna Kistenmacher, and 19-year-old Raper.
Trey and the suspected shooter are understood to have gotten into a dispute shortly after he arrived, with his partner having persuaded him to meet at the rural location - despite knowing Raper had a firearm on him.
“This was an altercation between two people,” Sheriff TJ Joye said per News13. "It’s not like I’m just going to go to Johnsonville and shoot somebody. They had issues with each other and it was over a female.
"The sad thing is, you got a 16-year-old that lost his life. You’ve got a 19-year-old who is going to be in jail the rest of his life. Over what?”
Who is the prime suspect, Devan Scott Raper?
The 19-year-old is the prime suspect in the killing of Trey - an act which is believed to have been caught on camera by one of the nine teens understood to have surrendered to the police.
The distressing footage reportedly shows the teen as he lay dying in the street.
Raper, of Conway, was allegedly taken to the desolate road by Trey's girlfriend, Kistenmacher.
The teen has been denied bond and remains in jail as he awaits trial, after having been arrested and subsequently charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Who is Trey's girlfriend, Gianna Kistenmacher?
While Raper is being charged with Trey's murder, the late teen's girlfriend is also being accused of taking the suspect to the location knowing that he was armed, as well as knowing there could be a violent confrontation.
As a result, Kistenmacher faces felony charges of accessory before the fact.
Major Michael Nunn, of Florence County Sheriff Office, told News13 that officers believe that she was aware 'that there would be a confrontation for violence likely lead to death based on statements made in her presence'.
Who are the teens allegedly involved in Trey's death?
As well as Raper and Kistenmacher, Hunter Kendall and Corrine Belviso, both aged 18, and 17-year-old Sydney Kearns have also been arrested.
All three are believed to live in the Myrtle Beach-area.
Nunn added: "The hand of one being the hand of all is part of South Carolina law as well, so that’s the basis of the charge for each of those individuals."
The other four teenagers involved have also been charged, but as they are minors, their names have not been made public.
The major told WBTW: "They were complicit in bringing the armed codefendant, Raper, to the incident location and knowing that there would be a confrontation.
"They knew that Raper had presented a firearm to the victim and made threats to shoot him, according to the arrest warrants."
What have the police said about the murder?
A press release from the sheriff's office read at the time: "On June 24, 2025 at approximately 11:30 pm FCSO deputies responded to a call of a shooting incident on First Neck Road near Johnsonville, SC. When deputies arrived, the victim was discovered laying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds.
"EMS transported the victim to an area Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken has identified the victim as 16 year old Trey Dean Wright of Johnsonville, SC."
It went on: "Devin Scott Raper was taken into custody on June 25, 2025 in Conway, SC and charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime. According to Investigators, Raper is alleged to have shot the victim following a verbal altercation."
Major Nunn informed the community that the arrests have not come lightly for cops, telling News13: “The decision was made, again with investigators, in consultation with the solicitor’s office to charge each of them.
“The hand of one being the hand of all is part of South Carolina law as well, so that’s the basis of the charge for each of those individuals.”
He also said many of those who have been charged were 'complicit in bringing the armed codefendant, Raper, to the incident location and knowing that there would be a confrontation'.
What have Trey’s loved ones said?
Trey's mom, Ashley Lindsey, has vowed to fight for justice for her late son - who she described as being one of the kindest people anyone could ever meet.
"My baby never deserved not one thing that happened to him, period. He was one in a million," she said per ABC 15.
"He was good for people's souls. His happiness was so contagious. He always spread joy and he was one of the most kind-hearted kids you'd ever meet.
"I will fight for justice for my baby. If it takes every last breath in me."
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has since been set up to support the family as they make arrangements following his death, which can be donated to here.
"I’m heartbroken to share that we recently lost someone very close to us. In this difficult time, I’ve created this GoFundMe to help support treys family with funeral expenses and any other costs they may face as they grieve this unimaginable loss," the GoFundMe read.
"He was a kind soul who touched so many lives, and I want to make sure his family feels the love and support of the community around them. Any donation, no matter how small, means the world and will go directly to helping his loved ones during this time. Thank you for your support."
It was set up by Keira Husfeldt on behalf of one of Trey's close friends, Ethan Kirby.
"Trey was like my best friend, like that was my day one,” Kirby told WBTW's News13. "I’ve known him since I’ve been like nine years old. And I just known these group of people from the beach for the past few months, really.
"So, like, I’m like, I could care less about them."
Topics: South Carolina, Gun Crime, True crime
Joe Yates