Two Arrested After High School Student Killed In Rock Hill Shooting
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A 17-year-old was killed in Rock Hill’s third homicide of the year. Β The teenager who was killed has been identified byΒ Quan Torbit. Β Investigators say the rising South Pointe High School senior was shot and killed following a large disturbance and fight that happened in the area of Sunset and Roddey Streets Sunday evening.
Police say a Facebook post sparked two women to meet at a nearby park to fight and that is what caused the large disturbance.
A 20-year-old woman was also shot during the disturbance and is being treated at a local hospital for her injuries. Β Demetric Houze has been charged with the murder of Torbit. Β Timothy Holley has also been arrested in this case. Β Police have charged Holley with discharging a firearm in the city limits. Β Police say more charges may be pending.
A second shooting was reported later that evening on Walnut Street. Β Investigators say a 20-year-old man was shot multiple times and is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Charlotte. Β Police do not believe these shootings are connected.
Anyone with information on either shooting is asked to call the York County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-409-4321.
