In a tragic incident in Cayce, South Carolina, Raymond Lee Toler, a 66-year-old Caucasian male, was fatally shot on March 10, 2023. The shooting occurred at his home on Sunnyside Drive in the afternoon. An altercation with his 13-year-old grandson reportedly escalated, leading to the fatal shooting. Toler sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dispute that led to the shooting was allegedly over the teenager's grades and the potential
loss of his video game privileges. Toler's wife was also injured during the incident; she was reportedly struck with the gun by her grandson but was not shot. She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released. Family members described Toler as a caring and outgoing person.
Following the shooting, the 13-year-old grandson was taken into custody by the Cayce Police Department. He is facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Due to his age, his identity has not been publicly released. The case is being handled by the family court system and the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. It has not been publicly decided whether he will be tried as a juvenile or an adult. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
