In the early morning hours of November 7, 2024, the life of 19-year-old Daquan Wright was tragically cut short at his home on Fowler Road near Conway, South Carolina. A Black male known for his engaging and humorous presence on TikTok, where he was affectionately called 'Mr. Wristband Man,' Daquan was a recent graduate of Mullins High School, class of 2023, and was employed at a local Walmart.
Horry County Police responded to a call about a shooting at approximately 2 a.m.
and discovered Daquan on the porch of his residence with a gunshot wound to his face. He was immediately transported to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center for emergency medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Daquan Wright was pronounced dead later that morning at 10:23 p.m.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officers detained a 16-year-old girl who was found in the backyard of the residence. As of the latest reports, the Horry County Police Department's investigation into the circumstances of Daquan's death is still active and ongoing. While the teenage girl was taken into custody, formal charges have not yet been announced to the public. Authorities have continued to appeal to the community for any information that might lead to a resolution and bring justice for Daquan and his grieving family and friends.
