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Three high schoolers killed in shooting, suspect arrested

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RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – A second suspect has been apprehended in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of three high school students and left a middle school student injured, according to Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County. The suspect, 17-year-old Karlos Damon Gibson, was arrested late Monday afternoon and is facing three charges of murder and one of attempted murder. Earlier in the day, another 17-year-old, Jakeem Griffin, was arrested on identical …

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South Carolina 17-year-old killed three other teens in shooting over old fight

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COLUMBIA, SC – A South Carolina community is grappling with the aftermath of a violent incident that claimed the lives of three teenagers and left another injured. A 17-year-old is accused of opening fire on four peers, aged between 14 and 17, resulting in the tragic death of three, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. The shooting, which occurred on a Sunday afternoon, is believed to have originated from a petty disagreement from years …

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Tragic hit-and-run accident claims the life of 14-year-old boy who was riding his bike

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A tragic hit-and-run incident in South River claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy on Friday. The driver responsible for the accident is now facing charges. The heart-wrenching scene was captured on camera by a witness, David Gudzak, who was left deeply affected by what he saw. The victim, identified as Bryan Barbosa by his friends, was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a white van. Shockingly, the driver fled the scene, leaving …

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