{"id":4558,"date":"2026-08-12T15:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4558"},"modified":"2026-08-12T15:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:37:54","slug":"deadly-shooting-at-school-bus-stop-in-south-carolina-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4558","title":{"rendered":"Deadly shooting at school bus stop in South Carolina, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>There was a deadly shooting at a school bus stop Wednesday morning, according to South Carolina officials.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4556\">This bustling area near Columbia is getting a new national restaurant location<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The shooting happened at a bus stop in the 500 block of West Rutledge Avenue, the Gaffney Police Department said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Cherokee County government officials said it mourned \u201cthe tragic loss of a young life,\u201d in a news release.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Gaffney Mayor Dr. Lyman Dawkins III said it was a high school student who was shot and killed, WYFF reported.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy heart is broken over the tragic news of the shooting this morning,\u201d Dawkins said in a Facebook post. \u201cOur community is hurting, and this violence has to stop.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Cherokee County Coroner\u2019s Office has not publicly identified the victim.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No arrests have been reported by police, who said they\u2019re \u201cworking closely with the Cherokee County School District as we continue to manage this incident and ensure the safety of our community, students, and school personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In a Facebook post of its own, the school district said that there\u2019s \u201cno current danger to our schools,\u201d and that classes are operating \u201cwith appropriate safety measures in place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4554\">Midlands bridge will close for repairs for a month, SC DOT says. Detour announced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand that incidents like this can be frightening for students, families, and staff,\u201d the school district said in the post.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>There was no word about a motive for the shooting, or the number of people involved in the gunfire.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division\u2019s Department of Child Fatalities is assisting with the investigation, WHNS reported.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cCherokee County extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, classmates, teachers, and everyone impacted by this senseless act of violence,\u201d government officials said. \u201cThere are simply no words that can ease the heartbreak of a family or a community facing a loss like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. 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