Fourteen-year-old Tyler Demond Benjamin was shot on a Monday night in October 2020 while on the porch of a residence on Tee Vee Road in Santee, South Carolina. Gunfire came from a nearby wooded area; Tyler was struck, taken to a local medical facility, and later died of his injuries. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and witnesses said a white Honda and a gray Acura passed the home shortly before the shots were fired.

Tyler’s mother described him as a helpful teen who dreamed of becoming a businessman. In April 2021 the Sheriff’s Office arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the shooting; the investigation was reported to be ongoing to determine if others were involved.

If anyone saw activity near Tee Vee Road that October night or knows about the vehicles mentioned, please share what was seen.