Greenwood, South Carolina, authorities have charged two teenagers in connection with a recent shooting that resulted in a death and an injury during a private party. The incident occurred on January 10 at a residence on Reynolds Avenue, where 17-year-old Zaden Goodman was fatally shot, and another 18-year-old individual sustained injuries.
Investigators connected 17-year-old Treyvon Fuller and 19-year-old Cashus Rapley, both from nearby McCormick, to the crime. Detectives revealed that both suspects attended the gathering earlier in the evening but reportedly departed before returning later to fire multiple rounds into the party from outside.
Authorities believe that the shooting stemmed from a prior confrontation involving people at the party. Investigators emphasized that both victims were uninvolved bystanders, with no ties to the earlier altercation that precipitated the violence.
On January 28, law enforcement arrested Fuller and Rapley, who are facing serious charges, including murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and discharging a firearm into an occupied structure. Both individuals have been detained at the Greenwood County Detention Center.
The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement seeks additional information. They encourage anyone with tips or relevant details to reach out to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office. The tragic event has shocked the local community, intensifying discussions around party safety and youth violence in the area.
As the situation develops, the families of the victims and community members await justice in a case that has left many grappling with the consequences of such senseless violence. Local authorities continue to work diligently to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.