Three wounded in Orangeburg shooting

A 28-year-old man was charged with three counts of attempted murder after a shooting that took place over the weekend that left three wounded after a confrontation, Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Richard Walker said.

The initial call was received around 7:40 p.m. when Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies were notified that shots had been fired at a residence about four miles west of Santee on Old Humber Six Highway.

Two victims were taken by helicopter to a hospital after being shot by Keon Rivers, of Vance, Walker reported.

A third victim was driven in a personal vehicle to a hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound to the hand.

The condition of the victims is unknown at this time, and the cause of the violent confrontation is still under investigation.

This story was originally published August 3, 2015 at 6:03 PM.