Hunter Nicholas Pontus, a 19-year-old from York, South Carolina, was fatally wounded on October 15, 2020, at a residence in York County. According to reports, a handgun was being cleaned by 28-year-old Charles Phillip Scott when it discharged; the bullet struck Scott’s hand first and then hit Pontus. Emergency services were called but Pontus died at the scene.

The York County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and initially described the death as an accidental shooting. Charles Phillip Scott was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Pontus worked for Bridgewater of the Carolinas and was remembered by family and friends after his death.

If anyone knew Hunter, was at the residence that day, or has information about what happened, please share what is known.