1 dead after shooting at Aiken Burger King

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a shooting at Burger King on York Street.

According to dispatch, the incident was called in at 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday.

Two victims were taken to Aiken Regional Medical Center suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim was pronounced dead shortly after 10:00 p.m.

The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Alan Black, Jr. He will be autopsied in Newberry,

There are no other details on the condition of the second victim.

The Coroner’s Office along with the Aiken Department of Public Safety will continue with the investigation.

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office was called the assist with containing the scene.

Our News 12 crew on the scene saw one person taken into custody.

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Aiken Department of Public Safety at (803) 642-7620.

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