In a shocking and tragic incident, a pregnant mother was fatally shot outside a Kroger grocery store in Irmo, South Carolina, following a heated argument with another woman. The confrontation escalated after the victim, identified as 26-year-old Alexandria Boris, was allegedly spat on, prompting a violent reaction that would lead to her untimely death.

Witnesses reported hearing an argument between the two women shortly before gunfire erupted around 4 PM. Boris, who was shopping with her family, was shot once and succumbed to her injuries shortly after police arrived on the scene. The alleged shooter, 23-year-old Christina Harrison, fled in a white Ford but later turned herself in to authorities.

Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale lamented the senselessness of the violence, stating, “Unfortunately, this is a situation where tempers flared and someone let anger get the best of them.” Boris’s husband expressed his devastation over the loss, particularly as it comes just days after the family mourned the death of her brother.

The incident has left the community in shock, as friends and family grapple with the loss of a beloved mother, sister, and daughter. “She didn’t deserve to die for that,” said a close friend, highlighting the senseless nature of the altercation. Harrison now faces multiple charges, including unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.

This tragic event serves as a grim reminder of how quickly a moment of anger can spiral into irreversible consequences. As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of a young mother, leaving behind a grieving family and unanswered questions about the events that led to this heartbreaking shooting.