Two Upstate South Carolina teenagers, 19-year-old Gregory Keon Coker and 17-year-old Christopher Joseph Mallory, have been arrested and charged with murder and a weapons violation in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Bro’darrien Tate. The incident occurred on November 24, 2025, in the parking lot of Bryant Apartments in Spartanburg, where Tate, a local high school student, was killed.​​
Incident Details
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting late that night at the apartment complex on Bryant Road. Tate resided in the complex and was shot in the parking area; no details on his relationship to the suspects have been released publicly.
Charges and Status
Both suspects face charges of murder and unlawful possession of a weapon during a violent crime. They are detained at the Spartanburg County Detention Center, with bond hearings scheduled around late January 2026.​​
Investigation Update
The case remains active as of early February 2026, and authorities are seeking additional tips via Investigator Jon Guest at 864-503-4595.​
