A late-night argument in Gaffney, South Carolina, ended in gunfire and the death of 41-year-old Kirsten LaShawn Phillips. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, near the Limestone Courts Apartments. Phillips was shot in the stomach, taken to a nearby hospital, and later died from the wounds.

A 15-year-old male was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. A hearing is expected to decide whether he will be tried as an adult. Motive for the argument and additional details about the legal proceedings have not been released.

If anyone witnessed the shooting near Limestone Courts Apartments that night or has information about the altercation, please come forward.