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LIVE: High school student killed in bus stop shooting in Gaffney
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anisa Snipes , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened on Wednesday morning.
A shooting occurred near a bus stop in South Carolina, resulting in the death of a high school student. The incident happened on Wednesday morning. The school district has assured that there is no current danger to students and schools.
Safety measures are in place and schools will continue to operate. Further information is available from the district and law enforcement, who are working together to investigate the incident. They will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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