York Police in South Carolina are investigating a road rage incident on Alexander Love Highway near York Comprehensive High School that escalated into a shooting between an 18-year-old man and a 72-year-old man, both armed with pistols. The older man sustained a non-life-threatening arm injury, received on-scene treatment, and was hospitalized, while the younger man was detained at the scene. No school personnel or students were involved, campus operations continued normally, and the public was asked to avoid the area between Highway 49 and Lincoln Road during evidence processing.​​
Incident Timeline
The altercation unfolded Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, with gunfire exchanged during the confrontation; investigators are interviewing witnesses and analyzing evidence to clarify circumstances.​
Safety Measures
Police confirmed no ongoing threat to the community or school, emphasizing the localized nature of the event amid active scene management.​​
Regional Context
This incident follows recent gun violence reports in nearby Hampton County areas, including Estill shootings on the same day injuring two and Furman area shots fired on January 11, underscoring heightened law enforcement vigilance in South Carolina.​
