Two die in Cheraw shooting

July 12, 2020

Two die in Cheraw shooting

The Cheraw Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in the area of the Dizzy Gillespie apartment complex.

Cheraw Police Chief Keith Thomas said three people were shot, two of whom have died.

Thomas also said the State Law Enforcement Division has been called in to work the crime scene. Cheraw Police detectives are interviewing witnesses and recovering any video evidence. A person of interest has been detained.

County Coroner Kip Kiser said he could not release any information at this time as the shooting is still under investigation.

More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.

Read the full account in the July 15 issue of The Link.