14-Year-Old Loses Eye After Shooting in Charleston; Friend Faces Charges
In Charleston, South Carolina, a 14-year-old boy lost an eye after being shot in the face, and his 17-year-old friend is now facing charges in connection with the incident.
Charlotte, NC, October 15, 2026 —
A 14-year-old boy in Charleston, South Carolina, lost an eye after being shot in the face, according to the available information about the incident. His 17-year-old friend is facing charges in connection with the shooting.
The information provided does not specify when or where in Charleston the shooting occurred, what led up to it, or how the boy was injured beyond saying he was shot in the face. It also does not identify the charges filed against the 17-year-old or describe the allegations underlying them.
No information was provided about whether the 17-year-old has entered a plea, whether the case has been heard in court, or whether authorities have released further details. The account also does not say whether anyone else was present or involved.
The boy’s loss of an eye is the reported outcome of the injury. Further details about his condition or treatment were not provided. The available information does not identify the boy or his friend, and it does not name a law enforcement agency or other official source.
As described, the case involves a serious injury to a minor and charges against another minor. The specific circumstances remain unclear from the information available, including the timing of the shooting and the nature of the charges. No additional details about the investigation or any next steps in the case were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Kavya Ramesh, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
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