Teenager Fatally Shot While Boarding School Bus in South Carolina
A 17-year-old male student, Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr., was fatally shot while boarding a school bus in Gaffney, South Carolina. The incident occurred shortly after a brief altercation at the bus stop. Authorities reported that 15 students were on the…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 13, 2026 —
A 17-year-old student was fatally shot on Wednesday morning while boarding a school bus in Gaffney, South Carolina. The victim has been identified as Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr. The incident occurred shortly after a brief altercation took place at the bus stop, according to authorities.
At the time of the shooting, there were 15 students on the bus. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. Details regarding the altercation prior to the shooting have not been fully disclosed.
Fair Jr. was reportedly on track to graduate early from high school. He was also expecting a child, due in October.
The Gaffney Police Department is leading the investigation. No further information regarding suspects or the sequence of events has been released at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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