Summerville police: One dead, one arrested after hotel shooting

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The Summerville Police Department (SPD) is investigating a fatal Wednesday night shooting at a hotel.

According to SPD, the shooting happened at the Hampton Inn on Holiday Drive shortly after 9:00 p.m.

Responding officers found the victim lying on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.

SPD’s K9 Oscar located the suspect at a nearby business in Azalea Square, as well as items discarded by the suspect including a firearm, ammunition, and clothing.

The suspect was taken into custody.

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