South Carolina School Bus Robbery
Three Juveniles Charged After Armed Robbery of Student at South Carolina Bus Stop
An 11-year-old girl was robbed at gunpoint while getting off a school bus in Florence, South Carolina around 4 p.m. on Monday, according to KETV. Three juveniles have been charged with armed robbery, second-degree assault and battery, and petit larceny in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing and authorities say additional arrests are possible.
Violent Attack Stripped of More Than Belongings
The robbery was particularly brutal. According to WAPT, the child was forced to remove all her clothing during the attack. The incident happened in broad daylight as the student was leaving the bus. Three juveniles are now facing serious criminal charges related to the armed robbery.
Florence Authorities Launch Investigation
South Carolina deputies began investigating immediately after the Monday afternoon incident, WVTM13 reported. The location in Florence, in northeastern South Carolina, is now the focus of the ongoing investigation. Detectives are working to determine if additional suspects were involved in the robbery.
Three Juveniles Face Multiple Serious Charges
The three young suspects have been charged with armed robbery, the most serious charge. Second-degree assault and battery charges follow. They also face petit larceny charges, according to WMUR. Law enforcement has not released the ages of the three juveniles charged in this case.
More Arrests Possible as Case Develops
Deputies say the investigation is far from over. WMTW confirmed that additional arrests remain possible. Investigators are still working to piece together exactly what happened and whether other people were involved in the attack. The ongoing investigation continues in Florence.
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