14-Year-Old Boy Loses Eye After Being Shot in Charleston
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 they were handling a gun. The 17-year-old is now facing charges.
Lafayette, IN, October 15, 2026 —
A 14-year-old boy in Charleston, South Carolina, lost an eye after he was shot in the face while he and a 17-year-old friend were handling a gun, according to the available account. The 17-year-old is now facing charges.
The account does not provide the boys’ names or say when the shooting happened. It also does not specify the exact charges, where in Charleston the incident occurred, or who filed the charges. No further details were provided about how the gun was being handled or what happened immediately before the shooting.
The 14-year-old’s loss of an eye is the only reported information about his injuries or medical condition. The account does not say whether he received other treatment or provide an update on his recovery. It also does not state whether anyone else was present or injured.
Information about the 17-year-old’s next court appearance, legal representation or response to the charges was not provided. The available details do not describe the status of the investigation or indicate whether additional charges are being considered.
The reported facts establish that the shooting occurred while the boys were handling a gun and that the older teenager is facing charges. Further details about the circumstances and the legal case were not included in the account.
Story summarized from the original created by Kavya Ramesh, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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