Man hospitalized after shooting at Colleton County nightclub
A man was airlifted to the Medical University Hospital tonight after he was shot three times at a Colleton County nightclub, authorities said.
The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. at the Chase Lounge on Proctor and Rivers streets, just outside of Walterboro. It’s the second shooting at the club this year — two people were shot Jan. 30 — and at least the the third since a deadly shooting Sept. 6.
A source at the scene said the male victim appeared to be in his 50s.
A Colleton County Sheriff’s spokesman said deputies are investigating.
Check back as more details become available.
Anyone with information about tonight’s shooting is asked to call the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office at (843) 549-2211.
Comments { }
Postandcourier.com is pleased to offer readers the enhanced ability to comment on stories. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. Postandcourier.com does not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. Responsibility for the statements posted lies with the person submitting the comment, not postandcourier.com. If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full Terms and Conditions.