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Lashanti Hester

Case from Anderson, SC dated Jun 05, 2020

Victim Details

Lashanti Hester

Female

Black / African American

Anderson

SC

2020-06-05

16

Lashanti

Hester

07/10/2026

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In the early summer of 2020, the life of a vibrant young woman was tragically cut short in Anderson, South Carolina. Lashanti Hester, a 16-year-old female, was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting on the evening of June 5th. A student at Westside High School, her sudden and violent death sent ripples of shock and grief through her community. The incident occurred in the wake of a graduation party, turning a time of celebration into one of profound sorrow.

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  • https://www.wistv.com: 16-year-old girl dies after early morning drive-by shooting in Anderson, coroner says
  • WYFF: Coroner: 16-year-old girl dies after early morning drive-by shooting in Upstate neighborhood
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    I've been following Lashanti Hester's case, and it's just so deeply sad to think about a young life ... ...Read More
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