Charleston County, South Carolina — Allison Griffor, age five, was injured 14 years ago today when someone discharged a shotgun through her front door. She died two days later in the hospital, and an arrest has not been made.
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating leads in the case.
Deputies said someone knocked on Griffor’s door at 1 a.m. on October 25, 2011. Her father went to answer the door, but a shotgun was discharged through it. A pellet penetrated a wall inside the residence, striking the youngster as she slept in her bed. She was brought to MUSC and later died.
Persons of interest were identified in the case, but no arrests were made. Anyone with information on the incident can contact Detective Barry Goldstein at 843-554-2241.
