Updated — 17-year-old victim, shooter identified in Pageland Watermelon Festival murder

(Article updated July 20th)

PAGELAND, SC (WOLO) — According to the Pageland Police Department, 17-year-old Sean Davis was shot and killed Friday night at the Watermelon Festival in Pageland.

Davis was a member of Central High School’s track and football teams. Authorities say he was shot and killed just after ten o’clock that night.

According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), 17-year-old Jayden Jeremiah Jefferies has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a deadly crime, and an additional penalty for a concealable weapon, since he was not eligible at 17 for a Concealed Weapons Permit.

Jefferies was booked into the Chesterfield County Detention Center. The case will be prosecuted by the 4th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

According to a social media post by Davis’s football coach, Jonathan Eason, Davis’s “smile and personality lit up rooms.”

Pageland Police released a statement Saturday morning saying, “On the evening of Friday, July 18, a tragic shooting occurred during the Pageland Watermelon Festival, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old juvenile. “Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the young individual whose life was tragically lost,” said Chief Short. “This is a heartbreaking event that deeply impacts our entire community.” The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is currently leading the investigation into the incident.  No additional information is available at this time.”

The Town of Pageland posted the following on its Facebook page Saturday, saying, “With deep sadness, we announce that all remaining events for the Watermelon Festival have been canceled in light of Friday night’s tragic incident. Out of respect for the victim and their family, we believe this is the most appropriate course of action. Our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by this senseless act of violence. We thank our community for their understanding, and we ask everyone to continue supporting one another during this difficult time.”

ABC Columbia News has reached out to SLED and the Pageland Police Department for additional information. No motives or additional information has been given at this time.