Edgefield County shoot-out sends 1 person to hospital

JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Edgefield County deputies responded to the scene of a shooting on Johnson Street on Monday.

According to the Johnston assistant police chief, there were three subjects, and one was shot multiple times around noon.

According to authorities, one of the subjects went to the hospital. He was released after suffering injuries that were not life-threatening injuries.

Officials say there are no charges right now, and the subject who was in the hospital is not talking. He is believed to be the only one injured.

Officials believe two of the three subjects were shooting at each other.

According to authorities, two ran off on foot, and authorities are trying to identify them.

If you have any information, call Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office.

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