14-Year-Old Boy Loses Eye After Shooting in Charleston
In Charleston, South Carolina, a 14-year-old boy was shot in the face by his 17-year-old friend, leading to the loss of his eye. The older teen is now facing multiple charges related to the incident.
Portland, OR, October 14, 2026 —
A 14-year-old boy lost an eye after being shot in the face by his 17-year-old friend in Charleston, South Carolina. The older teen is facing multiple charges related to the incident.
The available information does not identify either teen or specify when or where in Charleston the shooting occurred. It also does not describe the circumstances leading up to the shooting or explain how authorities learned of it.
The specific charges against the 17-year-old were not provided. Information about whether he has entered a plea, appeared in court or remains in custody was also not included. No details were given about the status of the case or any scheduled court proceedings.
The younger teen’s loss of an eye is the only reported detail about his injury and condition. The information provided does not say whether he received other treatment, whether he has been released from medical care or whether additional injuries were reported.
Without further details, the circumstances of the shooting and the legal process facing the older teen remain unclear. The available account establishes that the two teens were friends, that the 14-year-old was shot in the face and lost an eye, and that the 17-year-old is facing multiple charges. It does not provide further information about the incident or the charges.
Story summarized from the original created by Kavya Ramesh, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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