Teen Shot Dead in S Carolina Shooting as Authorities Make Multiple Arrests

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Summary: Seventeen-year-old Kahlil Simmons was fatally shot in Jackson, South Carolina, on April 13, 2026, during an evening confrontation that also left a 16-year-old boy wounded. Arrested were Jared Grant Marsh II, 18, Tyler Hans Lariscey, 17, Tarah Alexander, 40, Bryan Alexander, 40, and a 16-year-old juvenile. The teen faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and weapon possession. Investigators continue building the case as it moves toward prosecution, seeking justice for the young victim.

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Jackson, South Carolina — A 17-year-old lost his life in a spring evening shooting that also left another teenager wounded, prompting swift action from Aiken County investigators who have now charged five people in the case.

Kahlil Simmons died on April 13, 2026, after gunfire erupted in Jackson. Emergency responders arrived to find him with critical injuries; he was pronounced dead at the scene around 7:13 p.m. A 16-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening wounds in the same incident and received treatment at a local hospital.

Law enforcement moved quickly to identify those responsible. Within days, officers arrested four adults linked to the violence. Charges included murder and related offenses. On April 27, authorities took a 16-year-old juvenile into custody, adding him to the list of suspects. The young detainee now faces counts of murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is being held at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

Those arrested were:

Jared Grant Marsh II, 18, of Aiken — charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

Tyler Hans Lariscey, 17, of Aiken — charged with murder and attempted murder.

Tarah Alexander, 40, of Aiken — charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

Bryan Alexander, 40, of Aiken — charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

A 16-year-old juvenile — charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime (held at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice).

Details about what sparked the confrontation remain under investigation, but officials say the evidence points to a targeted exchange rather than a random act. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office continues to review witness statements and physical proof as the case heads toward the courts.

Simmons, a resident of the Aiken area, left behind family members who remember him as a helpful young man with a bright outlook. His death at such an early age has drawn attention to the heavy toll that sudden violence takes on families across South Carolina.

Investigators urge anyone with additional information to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. They emphasize that even small details could help strengthen the prosecution’s efforts. As the legal process advances, prosecutors will work to hold those accused accountable under state law.

This case highlights how quickly a single night can change lives forever. While arrests bring some measure of progress, the focus now shifts to the courtroom, where the facts will determine the final outcome for everyone involved.

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Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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