Two teenagers in South Carolina, a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old, face multiple charges including attempted armed robbery after they allegedly tried to rob a food delivery driver in Columbia. The incident took place at North Pointe Estates when the driver realized the teens had lied about ordering food, prompting him to return to his vehicle where the confrontation escalated.
Surveillance footage captured the older teen brandishing a firearm while the younger one impeded the driver’s exit. This alarming event has reignited concerns over youth involvement in violent crimes, as police recovered a stolen gun used in the incident. Both teens have been taken into custody by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, highlighting a troubling trend of firearms in the hands of minors.
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