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Two hospitalized after being shot in downtown Charleston Monday evening, police

Charleston, South Carolina – Monday evening shooting in downtown Charleston sends two people in hospital for treatment.

According to Charleston police, the shooting took place just before 9:30 p.m. in the area of Johnson Street.

When officers arrived at the scene, they learned that at least two people were shot. One of them ran to a home on Morrison Drive, while the other one to a residence on Johnson Street.

Officers didn’t provide information about victim’s health condition. They were both transferred in hospital for treatment.

Charleston police added they don’t have a suspect as of now, but they are investigation the incident.

More details should be available during the day.

We will update the case with more details when available. Stay with The Charleston Press.

Cindy Carey

Publisher

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