GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — A man is in custody and facing murder charges following a deadly domestic-related shooting that claimed the life of 23-year-old Trycina Whitehurst, with authorities identifying 33-year-old Devortae Marquez Durham as the suspect in the case, according to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded earlier this morning to a reported attack and shooting at a residence located at 701 West Parker Road. Upon arrival, investigators discovered Trycina Whitehurst suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced deceased at the scene, marking a tragic end to a young life and sending shockwaves through the surrounding community.
Through an extensive and coordinated investigation, members of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office FASIT Team were able to quickly identify and locate the suspect. Authorities arrested Devortae Marquez Durham at a motel located at 10 Mills Avenue in Greenville, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators say evidence indicates Durham attacked and shot Whitehurst inside her home. Law enforcement officials also confirmed that Durham and Whitehurst were in a relationship, underscoring the deeply personal and devastating nature of the crime. Durham has been formally charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Following his arrest, Durham was transported to the Greenville County Detention Center, where he will remain held while awaiting a bond hearing. No further details regarding a potential motive have been released at this time, as the investigation remains ongoing.
This case represents the first homicide investigated by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in 2026, a grim milestone for the new year and a stark reminder of the persistent impact of violent crime, particularly in domestic settings.
As detectives continue to gather evidence and piece together the events leading up to the shooting, community members are left mourning the loss of Trycina Whitehurst. Friends, family, and loved ones are now facing unimaginable grief, remembering her not for the violence that ended her life, but for who she was and the life she should have been able to continue living.
Authorities have not announced whether additional charges may be filed. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation progresses.
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