Clarendon County deputies investigating Gable area shooting

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Clarendon County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened in the Gable area, says the sheriff’s office.

On Saturday, October 24, around 11:34 p.m. deputies responded to Big Daddy’s Lounge in the 12000 block of Highway 301 in the Gable community after a report of a shooting.

Upon deputies arriving to the lounge, two males were found suffering from gunshot wounds.

Noah Wheeler, 21, of Kingstree was taken to McLeod Florence where he was pronounced dead.

Malik Wheeler, 29, of Kingstree was taken to McLeod Manning where he was treated and released.

A third male identified as Moses McClinton, 36, of Sumter contacted 911, and reported that he was shot and driving himself to the hospital.

McClinton was treated and released, according to CCSO.

A preliminary investigation found that an argument between two groups of males escalated into gunfire outside the lounge, say deputies.

Investigators are continuing to work to determine all of the people involved in the incident as the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office at 803-435-4414.

Or contact the tip-line at 803-433-8477.