Thad Terezakis Obituary: 15-Year-Old Dies After Apparent Accidental Shooting in Oconee County, South Carolina
WESTMINSTER, SOUTH CAROLINA — The Westminster community is mourning the loss of Thad Terezakis, 15, who died Thursday, October 8, 2026, after suffering a gunshot wound to the head in an incident at a residence in Oconee County. According to the information provided about the incident, the shooting occurred Thursday morning at a home on Sherwood Lane and was described as an apparent accidental shooting. Thad was taken to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
teenager dies at Greenville Memorial Hospital
The Oconee County Coroner’s Office reported that Thad died at approximately 12:25 p.m. Thursday in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
He was 15 years old. His death has brought grief to those who knew him and renewed attention to the devastating consequences that can follow a firearm-related incident.
Although the shooting has been described as accidental, the precise circumstances surrounding the incident should be understood in light of the findings released by authorities. Further details about how the gunshot occurred were not included in the information available for this report.
investigation into the shooting
Authorities are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the shooting as they work to establish a clearer account of what happened at the residence.
Additional information about the investigation, including whether a firearm was handled by another person and what led to the discharge, was not provided in the details available.
remembering Thad Terezakis
At just 15 years old, Thad had much of his life still ahead of him. His death is a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, and the wider Westminster community.
The sudden loss of a teenager can leave loved ones struggling to comprehend what has happened. As those closest to Thad grieve, the focus remains on remembering his life and supporting the people affected by this tragedy.
Further details about Thad’s family, personal interests, and funeral arrangements were not included in the information available for this report.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Thad Terezakis’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
May Thad be remembered with love and dignity, and may those grieving his loss find strength and comfort in the days ahead.
