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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
Teen suspect, charged in fatal Juneteenth festival shooting in Anderson, faces judge
A teenager charged in the murder of an Anderson County mother during a Juneteenth celebration was denied bond on June 23. As the judge read the charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, the victim's family could be heard sobbing. Anderson County Magistrate Court Judge James White denied bond for Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings, 18, of Anderson on June 23. Investigators from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office charged Hollings in connection with the Juneteenth festival shooting that left 35-year-old Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb dead and one person still in critical condition. In total, 10 victims were shot at the Juneteenth celebration. Both Cobb's and Hollings's families attended the hearing. Hollings's family declined to speak before White denied Hollings's bond. Cobb's family was prepared to speak, but soon declined. More: One arrested, more expected after a Juneteenth shooting kills one and injures several Hollings was involved in an altercation after 10 p.m. on June 21 on Scarborough Road and was one of the people who fired shots before fleeing from the scene, according to a press release sent by the Sheriff's Office. No one struck by the bullets was part of the altercation, Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride said at a news conference. Hollings's next court appearance is scheduled for August 20. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Teen suspect denied bond in fatal Juneteenth festival shooting
Associated Press
22-06-2025
- Associated Press
1 woman killed, 9 other people wounded in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — One woman was killed and at least nine others were wounded during a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina, authorities said. More than 100 law enforcement officers and rescue workers responded Saturday night to the outdoor event in Anderson, South Carolina, according to the sheriff's office. No arrests had been reported by Sunday afternoon. Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb, 35, died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, according to the county coroner's office. Nine others were taken to area hospitals, two with severe injuries. Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. following the American Civil War. Similar events hosted in Anderson over the past five years have occurred without major incident, officials said. Investigators don't believe the shooting was politically motivated. Several hundred people had gathered throughout the day on Saturday to celebrate, Anderson County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Shale Remien said. Later that night, a group of people began fighting in the parking lot, and that escalated into the shooting, officials said. Detectives are continuing to investigate, officials said.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed, multiple people injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Anderson
A woman was killed and multiple people were injured while attending a Juneteenth celebration in Anderson on June 21. Anderson County police responded to a report of multiple people shot on Scarborough Road in Anderson around 10 p.m. Responders arrived to find a chaotic scene with people fleeing the scene and numerous people injured, according to a report. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS personnel, according to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore. The victim has been identified as Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb, a 35-year-old female from Anderson. The victim died as a result of a gunshot wound to the abdomen, and the case has been ruled a homicide. The victim was one of many attending a large gathering to celebrate Juneteenth, when an altercation ensued, according to the report. In all, 10 people were injured due to gunshot wounds. Two victims were severely injured and were transported to AnMed and Prisma Health. Seven victims were being treated at AnMed for gunshot wounds to the extremities. Most of the victims arrived at the hospital by private vehicles. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Anderson Police Department, Medshore Ambulance Service,Anderson County Fire Department, South Carolina Highway Patrol, Anderson County EMS, and theAnderson County Office of the Coroner responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing by the Anderson County Office of the Coroner and the Anderson CountySheriff's Office. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Woman killed, 10 injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration
