1/10/2024 0 Comments Tanglewood middle school gun![]() They were apprehended about an hour later hiding under a house deck located in the 3000 block of Easley Bridge Road. The suspect fled the school following the shooting. For now, all that is known is that the students were “familiar” with each other. ![]() The alleged school shooting assailant was also a 12-year old student at the middle school. But police have released what little info to the public they can as the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the shooter is unknown yet. This is an absolute tragedy, and we will continue to do whatever we can to support his family and the Tanglewood community as they mourn the young life that was lost today.” Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his fellow students, the staff members at the school, and everyone who knew this child. ![]() Burke Royster, the superintendent of the Greenville school district said, “We are deeply saddened to hear that the student victim in the shooting at Tanglewood Middle School passed away. I can not fathom what would cause someone to do this to another human being and especially at that age, but I know it’s a situation where we all need to turn to God.” Dr. Greenville Sherrif Hobart Lewis said, “My heart breaks for this young boy’s family and my prayers are with them tonight.” He also mentioned the shooter, saying, “Additionally, I will be praying for the other young boy who pulled the trigger and his family. The grieving community showed outpouring support to family members and students reeling from the middle school shooting. Greenville News reports that the sound of shouts and cries could be heard outside the waiting room, where the child’s grandfather, Marshall Jackson told reporters, “That was my man.” ![]() The school shooting victim died shortly after of sustained injuries. The 12-year-old student who was shot was taken to the Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital emergency room. The school shooting occurred inside the school in a wing located at the front of the building. A student was reportedly shot at least once, said the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in a statement. At 12:30 pm local time, the school’s resource officer sent in a request for emergency backup. The incident began at Tanglewood Middle School yesterday around lunchtime. ![]()
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