Crime & Courts

2 men killed during Midlands nightclub fight identified

Two men who were shot and killed on Wednesday at a nightclub in Richland County have been identified.

Torance L. Peoples, 26, and Trevonne J. Judge, 23, died of gunshot wounds to their upper torso, said Richland County Coroner Gary Watts.

The shooting took place at The Black Pearl at 2219 Broad River Road around 2:30 a.m., according a news relase by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. An argument between two groups may have led to the shooting.

A man is being questioned in relation to the shooting, the release stated. His identity has not been released.

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This story was originally published December 20, 2017 at 1:38 PM with the headline "2 men killed during Midlands nightclub fight identified."

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