2 dead after shooting in large group gathering in Batesburg-Leesville

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) — The Batesburg-Leesville Police Department is investigating a double homicide after a shooting shortly after midnight Sunday in the 500 block of Solomon Street.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire and arrived to find a large group gathered in the area. Three people were found with gunshot wounds. Two were pronounced dead at the scene. A third victim was taken by Lexington County EMS to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say a homicide investigation is now underway. Detectives are processing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and following leads…

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