In the spring of 2025, the life of 24-year-old V’ron Gibbs was cut short in Conway, South Carolina. The incident that led to his death began as a street encounter near Grainger Road and Marion Street on the evening of Saturday, April 19th. According to Conway's Police Chief, what started as a conversation between individuals unfortunately escalated into an argument, culminating in a fatal shooting at approximately 10:47 p.m.
Gibbs was transported to Grand Strand Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries just before 5 a.m. the following morning, on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
The investigation into the shooting moved swiftly, and the Conway Police Department identified and arrested two suspects in connection with the murder. The first to be taken into custody was 31-year-old Traeqwan Wilson. Soon after, a second suspect, 29-year-old David “Chino” Hunt, was also arrested. Both men were charged with murder. Hunt faced additional charges of possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Following their arrests, both Wilson and Hunt were held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center without bail.
The death of V’ron Gibbs was one of two fatal shootings that occurred in Conway within a ten-day span, prompting city officials to address public concerns about gun violence. While the investigations into both incidents remained ongoing, the police chief stated that there was no evidence to suggest the two murders were connected. In the wake of the violence, local community leaders and organizations called for actionable steps to reduce gun violence, advocating for increased police presence, anonymous tip lines, and firearm safety courses.
V'ron Monte Gibbs was born on December 11, 2000, in Sumter, South Carolina. He attended public schools in both Sumter and Aynor and was remembered by those who knew him as a good, honest, and loving individual. In his spare time, he enjoyed listening to music, watching television, and playing the drums. His sudden and tragic death left his family, friends, and the wider Conway community in mourning.
