SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Authorities are probing a shooting that claimed a man’s life early Saturday morning. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:20 a.m. on North Center Street, where they discovered a man in a driveway with a fatal chest wound.
Witnesses reported that the victim had been attending a party at a nearby residence. In the chaos that followed the shooting, several attendees fled the scene, heightening concern for their safety. Investigators have suggested that a dispute over money may have precipitated the violence.
While no suspects have been formally identified, one witness provided a description of the shooter, identifying him as a Black male with closely cropped hair, dressed in a red jacket and red pants. The incident is being closely examined by local law enforcement, with support from the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office.
The coroner’s office is working to confirm the victim’s identity and will release this information after notifying family members.
Major Art Littlejohn of the Spartanburg Police Department expressed condolences, stating, “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.” He assured the community that investigators are diligently working to uncover the facts surrounding the event.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to step forward. Tips can be directed to the Spartanburg Police Department at 864-569-2065 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC. As the investigation unfolds, authorities hope to bring clarity to a case many in the community are closely watching.