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.
AUSTIN, TX – A bomb threat at McCallum High School prompted a heavy police response on Wednesday afternoon, leading to precautionary measures on campus.
According to Austin Police, the school was placed on hold around 3:00 p.m. as officers arrived at the scene on Sunshine Drive to investigate the reported threat.
School officials confirmed that students remained inside their classrooms, with hallways cleared and instruction continuing as normal.
Due to the ongoing police investigation, dismissal was delayed, and authorities urged the public to avoid the area and report any suspicious activity to 911.
This incident follows an online threat earlier in the week, which also resulted in an increased police presence on campus.
In a letter to families, Principal Andy Baxa explained that school officials had received a social media threat directed at the campus.
However, the Austin ISD Police Department swiftly identified the source of the post and contacted the student’s family.
Following an investigation, law enforcement determined that there was no credible plan to carry out the threat.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.