14-Year-Old Boy Loses Eye After Shooting In Charleston
In Charleston, South Carolina, a 14-year-old boy lost an eye after being shot in the face by his 17-year-old friend while handling a gun. The older teen is now facing multiple charges.
St. Louis, MO, October 15, 2026 —
A 14-year-old boy in Charleston, South Carolina, lost an eye after being shot in the face by his 17-year-old friend while handling a gun, according to the information provided. The 17-year-old is now facing multiple charges.
The account does not specify when the shooting occurred or where in Charleston it happened. It also does not describe the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including who owned or was handling the gun at the time. No additional details about the weapon were provided.
The specific charges against the older teen have not been identified. The information does not say which agency investigated the incident, whether the charges have been formally filed in court, or whether any court proceedings have taken place. It also does not provide the teen’s name.
The younger boy’s loss of an eye is the only reported information about his injuries or condition. No further details were provided about his treatment, other injuries, or recovery. The account does not identify the boy or include statements from either teen, their families, authorities or other witnesses.
Based on the available information, the reported facts are limited to the shooting, the victim’s age and injury, the other teen’s age and friendship with him, and the existence of multiple charges. Details about the timing, location within Charleston, circumstances and legal allegations remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Kavya Ramesh, Gray News staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
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