Anderson County, SC – One person is dead, and at least nine others are injured following a mass shooting on the night of June 21, during the sixth annual Juneteenth celebration in Anderson County.
The shooting occurred near the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post on Scarborough Road, sending hundreds of people scattering in the chaos that ensued.
Incident Details
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) responded to multiple reports of people being shot around 11:00 p.m. local time. According to the ACSO, at least 10 people were shot in a neighborhood near the VFW post, following a fight that escalated into gunfire.
Officials confirmed that one person was killed at the scene, while another was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The remaining victims were transported to nearby hospitals in Anderson and Greenville.
The ACSO described the scene as “chaotic” with “hundreds of people scattered” in panic, leaving behind shoes and debris in the roadway, as captured in footage shared by the ACSO on Instagram.
Police and Emergency Response
Over 100 law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and troopers responded to the massive scene. The ACSO clarified that while the VFW post was close to the shooting location, it had no direct connection to the Juneteenth celebration event.
The ACSO stated the investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The suspect responsible has not yet been identified, and no further information has been made available.
Community Impact and Ongoing Investigation
The incident has shaken the local community, and authorities are continuing their efforts to bring clarity to what led to the violence. The ACSO emphasized that this remains an active investigation, and more details will be shared as they become available.
Local authorities have not yet released any further details regarding potential motives or the identity of the shooter.
