Crime
Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings Charged with Murder in Deadly Juneteenth Celebration Shooting in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a Juneteenth celebration in Anderson County, South Carolina, leaving one woman dead and nine others injured.
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings, 18, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime following the incident on Saturday night.
Authorities say Hollings opened fire into a crowd after a fight broke out around 10 p.m. along Scarborough Road, where hundreds had gathered for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
One of the bullets struck and killed 35-year-old Laporshia Cobb, who Sheriff Chad McBride confirmed was the mother of three children.
“All of the victims, including Ms. Cobb, were innocent bystanders,” McBride stated. “This was a senseless act of violence. The shooter was indiscriminately spraying bullets into a crowd.”
In total, nine other individuals were wounded by gunfire during the chaos. One victim was airlifted to a nearby trauma center due to the severity of their injuries, while the others were transported for emergency treatment in Anderson.
The current conditions of the injured victims have not been publicly released.
The event, which has been held annually for several years, was brought to a tragic halt as panic erupted among attendees who fled for safety amid the hail of gunfire.
The investigation remains active. The sheriff’s office said they are pursuing multiple leads and have identified other persons of interest.
Authorities indicated that additional arrests may be forthcoming as they work to determine all individuals involved in the incident.
Sheriff McBride urged anyone with information or video footage from the scene to come forward.
“This tragedy should never have happened. Our thoughts are with the family of Laporshia Cobb and all those affected by this horrific act,” he said.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.