Crime
15-year-old Bry’Shun Jordan killed after shooting in Elbert County, suspect arrested
Scott will be extradited back and formally charged with Murder in the coming days.
UPDATE: An Anderson County, South Carolina teenager has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left seven hurt, and a 15-year-old dead in Elberton, Georgia.
18-year-old Jarquavious Demetriun Scott is charged with MURDER. Anderson County Sheriff’s Office SC records show Scott was arrested today.
Six teenagers were shot, along with an adult in the shooting that killed 15-year-old Bry’Shun Jordan on Oct. 12 at a homecoming afterparty in Elberton.
Scott will be extradited back and formally charged with Murder in the coming days.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Elbert County Sheriff’s Office are still asking anyone with information on this shooting to come forward. You can call the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tipline at 706-408-0608 or the GBI Watch Desk, where anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477)
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday night in Elbert County, Georgia, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old and injuries to several others.
The shooting took place just before midnight on Evergreen Drive in Elberton, following the Hart County Schools’ homecoming dance.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the homicide, assisting the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office.
While the identities of the victims were initially withheld, it was later confirmed that the 15-year-old who lost their life was Bry’Shun Jordan, a student at Hart Academy.
In addition to Jordan, six other teenagers and one adult sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or arrests.
Hart County Schools released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Bry’Shun Jordan.
The school district announced that they would be offering additional counseling services to students starting on Monday, October 14, to help them cope with the grief and trauma associated with the incident.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the Hart County community, particularly as it occurred so close to the homecoming dance. As Elbert County is currently on fall break, it is unclear if any of the other victims were students.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.