Charges Include Murder, Gang Activity Following Deadly Homecoming Afterparty
Authorities have arrested four more South Carolina men in connection with a deadly Oct. 12 shooting at a high school homecoming afterparty in Elberton, Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) reported the arrests last week, bringing the total number of individuals facing charges to five.
The suspects — Destanne Mathis, 20; Aanidras Parks, 18; Jerimiyah Hughes, 19; and Desmond Latimer, 18 — all hail from Anderson, South Carolina, and have been charged with murder and gang-related offenses. Mathis and Latimer are also charged with being a party to a crime, while Parks and Hughes face additional counts of aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
Incident Details
The shooting occurred at the 7 Grand nightclub, where Elbert County High School students and local teens were celebrating the school’s homecoming. More than a dozen shots were fired during the incident, which killed 15-year-old Bry’shun Treviyus O’Brian Jordan of Hartwell, Georgia. Four other teens were shot and injured, while three more sustained non-gun-related injuries.
The violent outbreak at a gathering meant for celebration has left the local community shocked and raised questions about youth safety and violence.
Prior Arrest in the Case
The latest arrests follow the detention of Jarquavious Scott, 18, of Anderson, South Carolina, earlier this month. Scott faces multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and gang-related violations under Georgia’s anti-gang laws.
Investigation and Motives
Investigators have yet to disclose a motive or discuss details regarding why they believe the shooting unfolded. As the investigation progresses, law enforcement officials are working to determine the roles each individual allegedly played and to uncover the underlying reasons for the tragic escalation of violence.
It is also unclear whether any of the five men currently charged have legal representation who could provide statements on their behalf.
