“At least 60-70 rounds”: Drive-By Shooting at South Carolina Graduation Party Leaves 1 Dead & 7 Wounded

06/06/2022 Headline News
Drive-By Shooting at South Carolina Graduation Party Leaves 1 Dead & 7 Wounded
Drive-By Shooting at South Carolina Graduation Party Leaves 1 Dead & 7 Wounded

A drive-by shooting at a high school graduation party in Summerton, South Carolina, killed one and wounded seven, according to the sheriff’s office.

“There were at least 60-70 rounds fired at this incident,” Sheriff Tim Baxley said in a news release. “This appears to be a gang related incident stemming from previous drive-by shootings in other parts of the county.” 

The rounds were fired after two cars approached the lawn party where about 150 people were gathered on Saturday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Minors were among the seven who were shot and injured, including a 12-year-old, 14-year-old, two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old. The two adults who were shot at including a 32-year-old and a 36-year-old woman. The woman died from her injuries Sunday morning.

The drive-by shooting comes after mass shootings in Philadelphia and Chattanooga, which killed three and wounded 11. 

The Gun Violence Archive reports 246 mass shootings this year.

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