A 15-year-old juvenile was detained Thursday morning, March 19, 2026, at Crestwood High School in Sumter, S.C., after authorities discovered a fully loaded handgun in his bag before he entered the building.
Incident Details
The teen arrived by bus on Oswego Highway/US-401 when deputies noticed a suspicious bag; a search uncovered the weapon, prompting immediate custody and transfer to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, then the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Official Response
Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis confirmed the threat was swiftly mitigated with no ongoing danger to students or staff, reaffirming commitment to safety alongside the Sumter School District. No further details on intent or charges were released.
