A 21-year-old man was killed and two other men were hurt after an argument turned into a shooting outside a lounge in Clarendon County on Saturday night, Oct. 24, according to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office.
What happened
Deputies were called to Big Daddy’s Lounge in the Gable area around 11:34 p.m.
They found two men from Kingstree with gunshot wounds: Noah Wheeler, 21, and Malik Wheeler, 29.
Noah Wheeler was taken to a hospital, where he died. Malik Wheeler was treated and later released.
A third man, 36-year-old Moses McClinton of Sumter, called 911 to report that he had also been shot. Deputies said he drove himself to the hospital, where he was treated and released.
Argument between two groups
According to the sheriff’s office, an argument between two groups of men escalated into a shooting outside the business. Investigators are still working to determine exactly what happened.
No arrests have been announced. Deputies said they are working to identify everyone involved and interview witnesses.
How to share information
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office at 803-435-4414 or submit a tip at 803-433-8477.
Source: Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by WIS
