Two people were killed and five others injured after gunfire broke out during a large party in Union County, southeast of Spartanburg, on Saturday night.
Major Scott Coffer of the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies responded to the scene near the intersection of Highway 114 and Highway 9 at a little before 8 p.m. because of reports of a large gathering and vehicles parked illegally along the road. They were working to get cars moved when they heard gun shots and called for backup.
Coffer said that more than one gun was involved in the shootings.
Two people have been arrested, Coffer said. One was charged with unlawful carry of a firearm. Other charges may be pending, and an investigation is ongoing.
Coffer said the victims killed were both male, aged 17 and 21.
“About this time of the year, end of the school year, they always have a party there,” Coffer said. “But nothing like this.”
Please read our comment policy before commenting.