Teenager Killed in Gun Accident at Apartment Complex

Police believe that a 17-year-old girl was killed in an accidental shooting at an apartment complex in Manning, South Carolina. The victim and her boyfriend were playing around, engaged in “horseplay/intimate interaction,” when a gun the boyfriend was holding fired. It appears that the gun belonged to a family member, but so far no charges have been filed. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Source:

Marley Bassett, “Police: Teen Girl Dies After Possible Accidental Shooting at Manning Apartment Complex,” wistv.com (March 20, 2026).