An 18-year-old South Carolina man has been charged with felony murder following the shooting death of a 15-year-old during a homecoming afterparty in Elberton.
Just the Facts:
• Jarquavious Demetriun Scott, 18, from Anderson, South Carolina, has been charged with felony murder.
• The victim is Bryshun Treviyus O’Brien Jordan, 15, of Hartwell.
• The shooting took place on Saturday, October 12, around 11:50 p.m. at a homecoming afterparty on Evergreen Drive in Elberton.
• Seven others were injured in the shooting.
• Scott was booked into the Anderson County Jail and is awaiting extradition to Georgia.
In Context: The October 12 shooting is part of a disturbing trend of gun violence at social gatherings involving teenagers. Authorities have not yet released a motive, but the incident has shaken the local community of Elberton.
Recent cases of similar violence in Georgia have raised concerns over the safety of youth events, prompting calls for increased security measures and community outreach programs.
How You Can Help: Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tipline at 706-408-0608, or the GBI Watch Desk at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477).
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.
2023 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
- Gun-related injuries: 36,357
- Mass shootings: 656
2022 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
- Gun-related injuries: 38,500
- Mass shootings: 647
While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.
To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.
