A 4-year-old boy and 19-year-old were shot and killed in Rock Hill, SC on Frank Street. Suspect Cedric Creighton faces two murder charges. Full details here.
A 4-year-old child playing on the floor of a Rock Hill home never had a chance. When officers arrived at a home on Frank Street, they found two men and a young child with gunshot wounds. WSOC TV By the end of the night, two of them were dead — a teenager and a toddler who had nothing to do with the fight that ended their lives. This is everything confirmed so far about the Rock Hill shooting that has shaken South Carolina.
Two Dead After Rock Hill Shooting on Frank Street
A four-year-old child and a teenager are dead after a shooting in Rock Hill on Tuesday night, according to the Rock Hill Police Department. It happened around 7:30 p.m. at a home on Frank Street near Haynes Street. WCCB Charlotte
The victims, identified as half-brothers Jakolby Clifton and Jamareon Kimble, were killed inside a residence during an exchange of gunfire. WSOC TV
Two brothers. One four years old. One nineteen. Both gone before the night was over.
How the Rock Hill Shooting Unfolded
Rock Hill police said the shooting occurred after an argument broke out between Kimble and 34-year-old suspect Cedrick Creighton. Both individuals reportedly produced firearms and began shooting inside the house. At the time of the gunfire, Clifton was playing on the floor. WSOC TV
The shooting continued as the two men moved outside the house. Both men were struck during the gunfire, along with the four-year-old child who was inside the home at the time. WCCB Charlotte
A neighbor described hearing at least eight gunshots before emergency vehicles arrived.
What We Know So Far
- Victims: Jakolby Clifton, age 4, and Jamareon Kimble, age 19 — confirmed half-brothers
- Location: Frank Street near Haynes Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina
- Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2026, around 7:30 p.m.
- Suspect: Cedric Akeen Creighton, 34, of Lancaster, SC
- Creighton was out of prison on supervised release at the time of the shooting
- He got out of prison in October for domestic violence, serving a year and four months of his five-year sentence WSOC TV
- Creighton was treated at a nearby hospital for his own gunshot wounds
- He faces two counts of Murder, Possession of a Weapon During a Crime of Violence, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Suspect Had a Lengthy Criminal Record
One detail in this case that has outraged the Rock Hill community is who pulled the trigger.
According to The Herald in Rock Hill, Creighton was out of prison on supervised release at the time of the shooting. His supervised release was set to end in April. WSOC TV
A convicted felon, illegally in possession of a firearm, on supervised release — and a 4-year-old child paid the price.
Community Reaction
The grief inside Rock Hill following this shooting has been raw and immediate.
Reverend Ronal King, a pastor who conducts outreach in the Rock Hill neighborhood, said his outreach truck had passed through the street shortly before the violence occurred. “It hurt me because we feed up and down that street, okay, and the truck went through at 4:40 p.m., but 7:30 p.m., they were dead.” WSOC TV
“That little 4-year-old kid didn’t even have time to recognize what his life was looking like,” said resident Lawrence Sanders. “The neighborhood needs peace, they need love.” WSOC TV
Lt. Michael Chavis of the Rock Hill Police Department called it heartbreaking, saying the four-year-old was “caught in the middle, basically.” WSOC TV
FAQ
Who was killed in the Rock Hill shooting on Frank Street? The two victims were half-brothers Jakolby Clifton, age 4, and Jamareon Kimble, age 19. Both were shot and killed at a home on Frank Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina on February 18, 2026.
Who is Cedric Creighton? Cedric Akeen Creighton is the 34-year-old suspect charged in connection with the Rock Hill shooting. He faces two counts of murder and was out on supervised release from a prior domestic violence conviction at the time of the shooting.
Was the 4-year-old targeted in the Rock Hill shooting? No. Jakolby Clifton was playing on the floor inside the home when gunfire broke out between two adult men. He was an innocent bystander caught in the middle of the confrontation.
Was Cedric Creighton allowed to have a gun? No. As a convicted felon, Creighton was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. He faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm in addition to the two murder charges.
What is the latest update on the Rock Hill Frank Street shooting case? Cedric Creighton was charged with two counts of murder and related weapons offenses. He was treated at a hospital for gunshot wounds before being transferred to the Rock Hill jail. The case is ongoing.
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
A 4-year-old boy and his 19-year-old half-brother are dead because a convicted felon out on supervised release brought a gun into a family home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The community is grieving, the neighborhood is demanding change, and a suspect is in custody facing double murder charges. This tragedy has put a spotlight back on gun violence, repeat offenders, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire.
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