Charleston, SC police report ‘active shooter situation’
Posted Aug 24, 2017 11:29 am.
Last Updated Aug 24, 2017 12:00 pm.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Authorities say they are investigating a possible “active shooter” situation in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
Police spokesman Charles Francis said a shooting was reported just after noon on King Street, which is a row of restaurant and shops where tourists frequently gather.
He did not immediately report any injuries or information about a potential suspect. No other details were immediately available.
Tom and Patsy Plant told The Post and Courier of Charleston they were eating at Virginia’s restaurant and saw a man come out of the kitchen with a gun in his hand and said “there’s a new boss in town.”
The couple said they left out a back door.
