Billy James Matthews III Obituary – A 19-year-old individual passed away in the Pee Dee region over the weekend following an incident that authorities have characterized as an accidental shooting. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office reported that the shooting occurred on Wrenfield Road in the Florence area on Saturday night.
Two individuals were transported to the hospital, where one succumbed to their injuries, while the other received treatment for non-life-threatening wounds. The deceased has been identified as Billy James Matthews III of Florence by Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken.
An autopsy is scheduled to take place later this week at the Medical University of South Carolina. Investigators have not disclosed any details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or why they believe it was accidental. Please continue to follow WMBF News for further updates.