One person was killed in a shooting early Monday at a landscaping business in Florence County, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
What happened
Deputies were called around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, to the 2800 block of South Flanders Road after a report of a shooting.
Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye said the shooting happened at a landscaping shop along the road. One person died.
Neighbors said deputies and investigators stayed at the scene for hours as they worked to figure out what happened.
Few details released
Maj. Michael Nunn of the Florence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the shooting but said few details were available because the investigation is in its early stages.
Officials have not said:
- Who the victim was
- Whether the victim worked at the business
- Whether anyone else was hurt
- Whether a suspect has been identified or arrested
- What led to the shooting
Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said the victim’s name will be released after the family is notified.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence County Coroner’s Office are investigating.
We’ll update this story when the victim is identified or more information is released.
Source: Florence County Sheriff’s Office; Florence County Coroner’s Office, as reported by WPDE
