Rock Hill teen dies from injuries in July 4 shooting, homicide investigation underway
Two Rock Hill teens were shot July 4 in Rock Hill, and one has died from their injuries, police said.
The victims are both age 19, said Lt. Michael Chavis of the Rock Hill Police Department.
The shooting happened shortly before midnight in the 200 block of Bynum Avenue, Chavis said. The area is in the Boyd Hill neighborhood near the intersection of West Main Street and South Cherry Road.
A female victim was found by police lying on the ground after being shot in the abdomen, Chavis said. The woman was transported to Piedmont Medical Center for treatment and on Saturday died from her injuries, Chavis said in a press release Monday.
Police are now investigating the incident as a homicide, Chavis said.
At the hospital, officers found a male victim who had been shot in the incident, Chavis said. That victim was wounded in the chest, shoulder and wrist, Chavis said.
The identities of both victims have not been released.
Police detectives, forensics, and patrol officers responded to shooting scene and hospital where the victims were found. The investigation continued Sunday and remained ongoing Monday, Chavis said.
No arrests have been made.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published July 6, 2020 at 10:59 AM.
