Kory Nathaniel Fredericks, a 17-year-old student at Dorman High School, was shot and killed on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the parking lot of an Academy Sports + Outdoors on Peachwood Center Drive in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired; two people with gunshot wounds were taken to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Kory, known as Kornbread and Dougie, was pronounced dead at 2:47 a.m. A second victim was reported in critical condition.

The community held a vigil and balloon release to honor Kory’s memory. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating; as of the latest information no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. The family has appealed for information that could lead to an arrest.

If anyone knew Kory, saw the parking lot that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.