18-year-old arrested in fatal Upstate Juneteenth shooting
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office has charged Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after a large scene Saturday that brought in more than 100 first responders to Scarborough Road.
Authorities responded to a reported fight that led to a shooting near the Veterans of Foreign Wars amidst the Juneteenth celebration. Hundreds of people were in attendance at the event when Hollings and others reportedly fired several shots at innocent bystanders, fatally hitting 35-year-old Laporshia Cobbs, who was a mother of three.
The Anderson County Coroner's Office reported that she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nine other shooting victims were taken for emergency care in Anderson and Greenville counties.
Deputies announced Monday morning during a press conference that three victims remain hospitalized. One of those three is a woman who is in very critical condition, according to authorities.
After receiving numerous tips from the public, law enforcement was able to identify Hollings as one of several persons of interest.
He was apprehended late Sunday night and booked into the Anderson County Detention Center.
Deputies said more arrests and charges are expected as the shooting investigation continues.
Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers or call 1 (866) 917-8477.
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