Blythewood Halloween Bonfire Shooting Injures Two Juveniles

On Halloween night in Blythewood, South Carolina, two juveniles were shot in the upper body during a bonfire party attended by over 500 people, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD). Both victims were transported to the hospital, and the incident is under active investigation with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. Blythewood Mayor Sloan J. Griffin III expressed sorrow over the violence, emphasizing community safety and unity, while state Rep. Hamilton Grant lamented the trauma inflicted on the teenagers who attended expecting a fun event. Additionally, early the following morning, a separate shooting in Blythewood resulted in one death, but officials have not confirmed if it is related to the Halloween night shooting. The RCSD continues to investigate both incidents, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence in the area.