Teenager Fatally Shot at Gaffney School Bus Stop
A 17-year-old high school senior, Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr., was shot and killed at a school bus stop in Gaffney, South Carolina, on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred as the victim was attempting to board the bus, and a scuffle…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 13, 2026 —
A fatal shooting occurred Wednesday morning at a school bus stop in Gaffney, South Carolina, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr., a high school senior.
The incident took place as Fair Jr. was preparing to board the bus. According to initial reports, a scuffle broke out between Fair Jr. and another teenager immediately before the shooting.
The suspect fled the scene following the altercation. Authorities, including the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), are actively searching for the individual involved.
In response to the tragedy, law enforcement has increased patrols in the vicinity of the school and the neighborhood where the bus stop is located. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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