Two people are dead after what police describe as a murder-suicide in the parking lot of a Florence restaurant Saturday evening, Oct. 24.
What happened
The shooting happened in the parking lot of Stefano’s restaurant in the 2600 block of South Irby Street, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken.
Florence Police Department investigators said a man shot a woman and then took his own life.
People in the area told reporters the two appeared to be arguing before shots were fired. Police have not said what relationship, if any, the two had.
The names of the man and woman have not been released.
Investigation
The Florence Police Department and the Florence County Coroner’s Office are investigating.
We’ll update this story when more details are released.
Help is available
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, help is available 24 hours a day:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (or text START to 88788)
- In an emergency, call 911
Source: Florence Police Department; Florence County Coroner’s Office, as reported by WPDE
