A 19-year-old man was shot in the hip at a rest area off Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, during what he described as a music video shoot. The incident occurred after he rode with three other young men in a white Chevy Impala from St. Paul Apartments to a dirt road behind the rest area.
Incident Details
The victim reported that the group began filming a music video when the three suspects suddenly turned their guns on him and shot him before fleeing. He then walked toward the rest area, limping through the rear parking lot, collapsed near a building, and informed a witness of the shooting.
Sheriff’s Response
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department released the incident report on Monday following the Sunday event. No arrests or suspect descriptions beyond the vehicle were mentioned in the report.
How to Help
Contact the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC with any information. This aligns with standard protocols for local unsolved shootings in the area.
