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AND WE’RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS NOW ABOUT THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHOOTING THAT LEFT A 16 YEAR OLD DEAD. RIGHT NOW, THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS PLEADING FOR ANYONE WITH INFORMATION TO COME FORWARD AT THIS TIME. OFFICIALS SAY THEY’RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY ANY SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN THE SHOOTING OF DARIAN TATE ON BRYANT ROAD. DEPUTIES SAY A 34 YEAR OLD BYSTANDER WAS SHOT IN THE LEG WHILE TRYING TO HELP TATE IN THE SHOOTING. THEY SAY THAT PERSON IS EXPECTED TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING AT ALL, YOU’RE ASKED TO CALL THE NUMBER. THAT YOU SEE RIGHT THERE ON YOUR SCREEN THERE A

Deputies are asking the public for information regarding the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.Just before 8 p.m. Monday, deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at 350 Bryant Road, which is listed as the Bryant apartment complex.When deputies arrived, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as 16-year-old Brodarrien K. Tate, later died of his injuries. The second victim, a 34-year-old bystander who was attempting to help, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Deputies said the second victim is expected to make a full recovery.There is no word on what led to the shooting or possible suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Jon Guest at jguest@spartanburgcounty.org or (864) 503-4595.”Throughout the summer, our community endured several tragic incidents in which juveniles lost their lives to violence through the use of firearms,” said Lt. Graham McLellan. “We now find ourselves facing another heartbreaking loss.”He added, “These incidents are not random acts of violence; they are targeted attacks involving juveniles. Preventing youth violence is a responsibility shared by our entire community, and together we must work to guide and protect our children.”This incident comes nearly a week after gunshots were reported at the same apartment complex. No update has been provided on the investigation. When asked if the two shootings are connected, McLellan said, “It is absolutely something that the investigation would explore.” Although, the sheriff’s office did not give us a definitive answer at this time.

Deputies are asking the public for information regarding the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Just before 8 p.m. Monday, deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at 350 Bryant Road, which is listed as the Bryant apartment complex.

When deputies arrived, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as 16-year-old Brodarrien K. Tate, later died of his injuries. The second victim, a 34-year-old bystander who was attempting to help, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.

Deputies said the second victim is expected to make a full recovery.

There is no word on what led to the shooting or possible suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Jon Guest at jguest@spartanburgcounty.org or (864) 503-4595.

“Throughout the summer, our community endured several tragic incidents in which juveniles lost their lives to violence through the use of firearms,” said Lt. Graham McLellan. “We now find ourselves facing another heartbreaking loss.”

He added, “These incidents are not random acts of violence; they are targeted attacks involving juveniles. Preventing youth violence is a responsibility shared by our entire community, and together we must work to guide and protect our children.”

This incident comes nearly a week after gunshots were reported at the same apartment complex. No update has been provided on the investigation.

When asked if the two shootings are connected, McLellan said, “It is absolutely something that the investigation would explore.” Although, the sheriff’s office did not give us a definitive answer at this time.