Spartanburg Police Department Reports Shooting Was ‘Targeted’ that Killed Baby

Upstate mom seeks help to bury 7-month-old son killed in targeted shooting

A Spartanburg mother is seeking community support to bury her 7-month-old son, Zymir Smith, who was fatally shot in a targeted attack while sleeping at home.

Suspects shoot up family’s home, killing 7-month-old baby asleep next to his mother

While the investigation is ongoing, police believe the deadly shooting was targeted.

Spartanburg Police Department reports shooting was ‘targeted’ that killed baby

The Spartanburg Police department is investigating a shooting that claimed a 7-month-old’s life.

SC baby shot and killed while sleeping next to his mother - WCCB Charlotte's CW

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – A seven-month-old baby has died after a shooting in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Investigators say two people fired shots into the first and second floors of an apartment on Sunday. One of those bullets hit the baby in the neck while he slept next to his mother. The Spartanburg Police Department says it’s investigating the murder to the fullest, including if it could be connected to other shootings in the area.