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Man shot at nightclub in Chester on Christmas morning, deputy says

A man was shot Christmas morning at a nightclub in Chester County, according to the Sheriff’s office.

The incident happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday at a club near the intersection of Saluda Road and J.A Cochran Bypass, said Robert Sprouse, Chester County Sheriff’s office chief deputy.

“As of right now the incident remains under investigation by our detectives,” Sprouse said.

The victim was taken to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte for treatment, Sprouse said. The extent of the man’s injuries was unclear.

Police have not released the name or age of the victim, but confirmed that the person shot was a male.

No other people were reported to be hurt, Sprouse said.

No arrests have been made in the case.

Andrew Dys
The Herald
Andrew Dys covers breaking news and public safety for The Herald, where he has been a reporter and columnist since 2000. He has won 51 South Carolina Press Association awards for his coverage of crime, race, justice, and people. He is author of the book “Slice of Dys” and his work is in the U.S. Library of Congress.
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