Dorchester County deputies arrest 2 in deadly shooting of teen

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says an adult and a teenager face charges in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy.

Demanco Maurice Gethers, 21, is charged with voluntary manslaughter and criminal conspiracy; and Madison Stone, 17, is charged with accessory before the fact of attempted armed robbery and criminal conspiracy, deputies say.

Deputies responded to a shooting reported shortly after 8 p.m. in the 200 block of Oak View Way in the Ponds neighborhood of Summerville.

When they arrived, they found a 17-year-old shooting victim whom the coroner identified as Deangelo Dover Jr. of Summerville. Dover was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:45 p.m., Coroner Paul Brouthers said.

“Our deputies arrived on scene just four minutes after the call, helping us gather critical information that was instrumental in identifying the suspect responsible for this crime,” Sheriff Sam Richardson said. “In Dorchester County, we have zero tolerance for violent crime or those who wish to undermine the safety of our citizens. This case demonstrates our office’s commitment to holding accountable those who break our laws.”

The investigation remains active but deputies did not say whether additional arrests are expected.

Both Gethers and Stone were being held at the L.C. Knight Detention Center.