ANDERSON, S.C. —
More than 35 shots were fired in a shooting that left an 11-year-old dead and injured two others, officials announced Monday.
Anderson Police Chief Jim Stewart held a news conference Monday morning and called the shooting "tragic and senseless."
(Listen to full news conference below)
Ja'Naiya Scott, 11, another 11-year-old and an 18-year-old were shot about 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a home on W. End Ave. in Anderson, officials said.
All three victims were taken to AnMed Health Medical Center, where Scott was pronounced dead.
The surviving victims are female and ages 11 and 18. Stewart said the 11-year-old is in critical condition and the other teen is in stable condition as of Monday morning.
The victims were inside the home and shot by an unknown person standing outside the home, officials said.
Stewart said investigators are still trying to determine if the home was targeted.
He said they have not determined if the shooting was a drive-by and that more than 35 shots were fired.
Stewart is asking the community to help with the investigation by calling Crimestoppers with any information.
He said even the smallest amount of information may help.
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