Teenager Fatally Shot at Gaffney School Bus Stop
A 17-year-old Gaffney High School student, Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr., was fatally shot at a school bus stop on West Rutledge Avenue in Gaffney, South Carolina, shortly after the school year began. The incident occurred as the student was about…
Nashville, TN, August 12, 2026 —
A 17-year-old student from Gaffney High School was fatally shot on West Rutledge Avenue in Gaffney, South Carolina, an incident that occurred shortly after the current school year commenced.
The victim, identified as Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr., was at a school bus stop when the shooting took place. According to reports, Fair Jr. was in the process of boarding the bus when an altercation ensued with a male suspect.
Following the altercation, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle that was reportedly waiting. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been called in to assist with the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting.
Details regarding the motive for the altercation or the identity of the suspect have not yet been released. The incident occurred in Gaffney, South Carolina, a location known for its community atmosphere.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses, with law enforcement agencies working to gather information and identify the individual responsible for the shooting.
Story summarized from the original created by Anisa Snipes on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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