Multiple Shootings Shake SC, VA Communities Over Weekend

A violent weekend saw multiple shootings across South Carolina and Virginia, with several incidents involving teenagers and children. In Greenville County, SC, a shooting at Belle Meade Apartments left a 5-year-old girl dead, her twin critically injured, and an 18-year-old wounded; authorities arrested a 31-year-old woman and two teenagers connected to the crime. In Charleston, three separate shootings included a bystander shot after a stolen vehicle crash, a teen robbed and shot on his porch, and another teen injured during gunfire, with suspects as young as 13 and 15 facing charges. Alexandria, VA, experienced a shooting near Old Dominion Road that left three people injured, one critically, with suspects still at large. Authorities highlighted the concerning role of teenagers in these violent acts and called for greater community intervention to address root causes. Investigations into all incidents are ongoing, and local leaders have organized efforts to support affected families and communities.