SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Two teenagers, identified as Jayden Marek Watson, 15, and Shane Carter Dawkins, 17, were killed in an early-morning shooting on John B. White Sr. Boulevard in Spartanburg, South Carolina, according to a statement from the Stop the Violence Coalition.
The shooting reportedly left six teenagers shot, including Watson and Dawkins. Four other young people were wounded and are recovering from their injuries. Further details about the victims’ conditions have not been provided in the available information.
Following the incident, the Stop the Violence Coalition released a statement expressing condolences to the families of Watson and Dawkins and offering support to those injured in the shooting.
The organization also highlighted the wider impact of gun violence on families, witnesses, young people and the surrounding community. It encouraged residents to come together to support those affected and help protect local youth from further violence.
The coalition emphasized the importance of emotional support and trauma-informed care for individuals dealing with the aftermath of the shooting.
Anyone seeking assistance can contact the Stop the Violence Coalition at 864-771-3830, send the organization a direct message, or email stoptheviolencecoalitionsc@gmail.com.
Further details about the shooting have not been provided in the statement.
