SOUTH CAROLINA — A late‑night altercation on Simmons Street left one person dead and another seriously injured Thursday, according to the Lake City Police Department.
Officers were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. and found two people injured. Both were transported by EMS to a local hospital, where one was later pronounced dead.
Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken reported that the deceased suffered incised wounds, while the surviving victim sustained a gunshot wound.
Police believe the incident was family‑related but have not released the names of those involved, pending full notification of relatives.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lake City police at 843‑374‑5411 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
