KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA – An 18-year-old athlete with a promising future was one of two teenagers fatally shot over the weekend in Williamsburg County.

The Williamsburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims as Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, 18, and Edwin Cooper, 16, both of Kingstree, South Carolina.

The shooting occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Kings Crossing Apartment Complex.

Authorities say both victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds at the scene.

Edwards-Wallace, a recent graduate of Kingstree High School, was set to begin his collegiate football career as a freshman at Newberry College this fall.

A standout on the field, he had earned all-state, all-area, and all-region honors, and played in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

The news of Edwards-Wallace’s death has deeply impacted the Newberry College community.

“Our hearts go out to his family,” said Newberry head football coach Todd Knight in a statement. “It’s such a tragedy for a talented young man to be struck down at such a young age. He was a good student and a great young man with a terrific personality and a bright future. We were really excited to have him as a part of our team. He will always be a part of our Newberry family.”

In a separate statement, Newberry College extended its condolences:

“The entire Newberry College community extends its deepest condolences to Mycheal’s family, friends, and teammates. We are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”

Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation by local law enforcement. No arrests have been reported at this time.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office.

The tragic deaths of Edwards-Wallace and Cooper have left their families, schools, and communities mourning the loss of two young lives filled with potential.