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American Military News
24-06-2025
- American Military News
1 killed, 9 wounded in major shooting in South Carolina
One person was killed and nine others were injured on Saturday as a result of a 'chaotic' shooting at a Juneteenth event near a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in South Carolina. An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. According to Fox Carolina, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the shooting occurred at roughly 10 p.m. on Saturday near the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Anderson County. The sheriff's officers noted that the shooting occurred after a fight. 'Anderson County deputies are responding after multiple people are shot on Saturday evening,' the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said in a post on Instagram. 'At least 10 people were gunned down in a neighborhood along Scarborough Road after a fight ensued on the street and shots rang out.' Law enforcement officials confirmed that one individual was killed, one individual was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital, and at least eight other individuals were transported to local hospitals as a result of Saturday's shooting incident. 'The chaotic scene brought in more than 100 law enforcement personnel, EMS, firefighters, troopers and SCDNR after hundreds of people scattered, leaving behind shoes and debris in the roadway,' the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said. 'We know the crowd gathered for a Juneteenth celebration for the sixth year in a row.' READ MORE: 3 killed, 2 wounded in shooting near Salt Lake City According to WSPA, the Anderson County Coroner identified the deceased victim in Saturday's shooting as 35-year-old Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb. The Anderson County Coroner determined that the 35-year-old victim was killed as a result of a gunshot wound she sustained in her abdomen. WSPA noted that Cobb's death has been ruled a homicide. Fox Carolina reported that 18-year-old Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings was arrested and charged for murder and for the possession of a weapon during a violent crime. In a statement obtained by WSPA, Shale Remien, an Anderson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, said that 'chaos is an understatement' when describing Saturday's crime scene. 'What we do know is that multiple shots rang out with multiple people hurt all at the same time,' Remien said. 'We had people who were being taken physically from the scene, and that is why you see the debris. You see pieces of clothing; you see everything just scattered on the ground at this point in time, because we even have people who took off within their own cars in order to get to the hospital.'
Perth Now
23-06-2025
- Perth Now
1 dead, 9 wounded in South Carolina shooting on Saturday
One person has died and at least nine others were injured after a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina over the weekend. More than 100 law enforcement officers and rescue workers were called to what officers described as a 'chaotic scene' in the town of Anderson on Saturday night. 'At least 10 people were gunned down in a neighbourhood along Scarborough Road after a fight ensued on the street and shots rang out,' the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. 'Right now, deputies can confirm one person is unfortunately dead, one patient was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital and at least eight others were taken to nearby hospitals'. 'Hundreds of people scattered (after hearing the shots), leaving behind shoes and debris in the roadway'. 'This remains an active investigation and detectives and deputies continue to work the scene'. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The coroner's office has identified the deceased individual as Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb, 35, who reportedly died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Juneteenth has been a federal holiday in the US since 2021. It is celebrated on June 19, commemorating the end of slavery in the country after the Civil War. The town of Anderson is located in the north-west of South Carolina and has a population of 30,000 Credit: Supplied / Supplied Police officials said there is no political motive behind the incident. Anderson County's Criminal Investigation Division has reported they have identified persons of interest in connection to the shooting. No arrests have been made by law enforcement yet.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Anderson shooting: One killed, multiple injured in VFW Juneteenth incident
Jun 22, 2025 05:12 PM IST Tragedy struck Saturday night at a Juneteenth celebration when a shooting occurred at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post on Scarborough Road. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that one person has died, and ten others were injured in the violent incident. A shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Anderson County resulted in one death and ten injuries. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)(HT_PRINT) Also Read: Anderson, SC mass shooting reports: Multiple people shot at Veterans of Foreign Wars post, witnesses say According to WSPA, the sheriff's office has revealed that 10 people were injured in the shooting that took place Saturday night. While one person was flown to the Greenville memorial, at least eight were taken to the nearby hospitals in Anderson and Greenville. The officials also pronounced one victim dead at the scene and have identified him as Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb of Anderson. The 35-year-old died after failing to survive a gunshot to the abdomen. His death has been ruled a homicide. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack, which took place during the community gathering marking Juneteenth, a day of historic significance. Also Read: Tulsa shooting: Gunfire erupts at Juneteenth Festival in Greenwood, multiple victims feared Anderson County Sheriff's Office releases statement In a statement, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said, 'The chaotic scene brought in more than 50 law enforcement personnel, EMS, firefighters, troopers and SCDNR after hundreds of people scattered, leaving behind shoes and debris in the roadway. We know the crowd gathered for a Juneteenth celebration for the sixth year in a row," as reported by FoxCarolina.
