3 high school students injured in drive-by shooting, live updates, Aug. 18, 2021

A 14-year-old suspect has been charged with assault and battery after three Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School students were injured in a shooting during dismissal Wednesday afternoon in South Carolina, according to the ABC affiliate in Columbia.

Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says shooting at Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS was not a drive by. Says suspect is a juvenile. Ravenell says the suspect is charged with three counts of assault and battery. @AlexTejadaNews will have more tonight on ABC Columbia News at 5 and 6. pic.twitter.com/0KxjZIuRVm
— ABC Columbia (@abc_columbia) August 19, 2021

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said the shooting was not a drive-by, ABC Columbia reported Thursday.

On Wednesday afternoon, students were evacuated to the Technology Center after the shooting, according to reporter Sam Bleiweis.

UPDATE: students have been evacuated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School and transported to the Technology Center.

Parents/Guardians of bus riders must report to the Technology Center with appropriate identification to pick up their students. @wis10 #cstweets
— Sam Bleiweis (@SamWISTV) August 18, 2021

The students’ injuries are considered to be non-life threatening, according to reporter Billie Jean Shaw, who cited the school district.

#BREAKING #UPDATE Per the district, the students who were shot are believed to be dealing with non-life threatening injuries. @wis10 https://t.co/1vGwjXMd37
— Billie Jean Shaw (@BillieJeanTV) August 18, 2021

The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office sent its crime scene unit to assist with the investigation, according to reporter Tim Renaud.

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