Ahmad Rashard Wright, a 27-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on October 19, 2018, in Tabor City, North Carolina. Ahmad was born on April 4, 1991, in Georgetown, South Carolina, to Jacqueline Wright Johnson and John Irvin Beckman. He was a beloved son and a cherished member of his community. Ahmad's death occurred at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris, South Carolina.
The circumstances surrounding Ahmad Wright's death were deeply troubling.
On the night of October 19, 2018, Ahmad was involved in a confrontation that resulted in his untimely demise. The incident took place at the residence of Johnathan Elgin Long, located at 332 Shug Norris Road, east of Tabor City. Several men barged into the home, and one or more intruders opened fire, hitting Ahmad once in the chest. Johnathan Elgin Long, who was also present, was critically injured after being shot multiple times.
In the aftermath of the incident, law enforcement swiftly launched an investigation. The Columbus County Sheriff's Office identified and apprehended four suspects in connection with the murder of Ahmad Wright. The suspects were Darrius Dequan Hunter, 20, Demoncrick Hunter, 23, Christopher Frione, 29, and Charles Thomas Little, 19. All four individuals were charged with murder and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. The suspects confessed to their roles in the crime, and investigators were confident that no other individuals were involved.
The legal proceedings following Ahmad Wright's death were significant. The suspects were held without bond at the Columbus County Detention Center and faced first appearance hearings in District Court in Tabor City. The investigation continued as law enforcement sought additional witnesses to the shooting.
Ahmad Rashard Wright's passing left a profound impact on his family, friends, and community. His funeral services were held on October 29, 2018, at St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, where he had attended in his youth. The community gathered to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was tragically cut short.
