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13-year-old detained in shooting that killed teen, hurt another: Sheriff


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A 13-year-old boy is detained in a shooting Tuesday afternoon that killed a 15-year-old boy and left another 15-year-old boy in critical condition in the Bunker Hill community of Dillon County, according to Dillon County Sheriff Douglas Pernell.

Pernell said at this time, they're not clear on a motive.

He added the boy is being taken to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in Columbia.

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He's expected to be housed at DJJ until a detention hearing is held for him within 48 hours.

More information will be released as the investigation develops.

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