A Saturday night shooting outside a business in the Gable community left one man dead and two others injured after an argument between two groups escalated into gunfire, according to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to Big Daddy’s Lounge in the 12000 block of U.S. 301 at approximately 11:34 p.m. Oct. 24 following reports of a shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
Noah Wheeler, 21, of Kingstree, was transported to McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, where he was pronounced dead.
A second victim, Malik Wheeler, 29, also of Kingstree, was transported to McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning, where he was treated and released.
A third victim, Moses McClinton, 36, of Sumter, called 911 to report that he had also been shot and was driving himself to the hospital in Manning. He was treated and released.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, preliminary findings indicate an argument between two groups of men escalated into gunfire outside the business. Investigators are working to determine what led to the confrontation and identify everyone involved.
Authorities have not released information about the relationship between the victims or whether any suspects have been identified. No arrests were announced in the Oct. 25 release.
The investigation remains active as deputies continue interviewing potential witnesses and gathering information about the shooting.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators to call 803-435-4414 or the department’s tip line at 803-433-8477.
Additional details will be released as the investigation allows, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
