Union County Deputies Investigate Incident Involving Firearm and Laser Aimed at Teenagers
Deputies in Union County, South Carolina, are investigating a report where a firearm was pointed at four teenage boys walking in their neighborhood, with a blue laser also shone at them from a white pickup truck.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 31, 2026 —
Deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating an incident reported in a local neighborhood involving a firearm and a blue laser light directed at a group of teenagers. The incident occurred as four teenage boys were walking in their neighborhood.
According to the report, an individual in a white pickup truck allegedly pointed a firearm at the four boys. In addition to the firearm, a blue laser was also shone at the group from the same vehicle. The specific make and model of the white pickup truck were not provided. The names of the individuals involved, including the driver of the truck and the victims, have not been released by the Sheriff’s Office as the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities are seeking information from the public regarding this event. The Union County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details regarding the timeline or exact location within the neighborhood where the incident took place. The motive behind the actions of the individual in the pickup truck is also under investigation. Law enforcement officials are working to gather evidence and identify the person responsible.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The investigation is active, and deputies are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the event or has relevant information to come forward and contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The outcome of the investigation, including any potential charges or findings, has not yet been determined.
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