One person was injured early Wednesday morning after a shooting in the 900 block of Gowan Road in Inman, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. Officials said the victim's condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, though they told the public there is no risk to the community.
The shooting occurred in the 900 block of Gowan Road in Inman. As reported by FOX Carolina News, crews were sent to the scene Wednesday morning, and details remained limited as the investigation got underway.
A Small Town With a Grim Recent History
Inman is a small municipality in northern Spartanburg County. Despite its size, the town has seen more than its share of gun violence in recent years.
In February, James Drayton was sentenced to five life sentences without parole for an October 2022 mass shooting inside a Bobo Drive home in Inman that killed five people — a case Spartanburg County law enforcement called the largest mass murder in county history, according to reporting reviewed by the Post and Courier. Then in May, deputies investigated another Inman shooting involving a man accused of shooting his father. Available reports do not identify the man, specify the road, state a charge, or report the victim's outcome. One report said bond was denied for a man accused of shooting his father.
What Charges Could Look Like If a Suspect Emerges
The report did not state whether a suspect had been identified or detained in connection with Wednesday's shooting, and the motive behind the incident has not been disclosed. If the case does result in charges, South Carolina law offers a couple of paths prosecutors could pursue depending on what investigators uncover.
The specific charges and potential penalties would depend on what investigators uncover.
Part of a Busy Stretch for County Deputies
Wednesday's shooting comes amid a particularly active few days for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. Just a day earlier, deputies assisted federal agents during a two-hour warrant standoff at an apartment complex across from an elementary school in Spartanburg, an operation that also involved Greenville County deputies and the ATF, as detailed in Spartanburg's elementary school standoff.
The sheriff's office also handles a steady caseload of violent crime across the county.
Investigation Remains Open
As of Wednesday, deputies had not released the injured victim's identity or condition. The report did not state whether a suspect had been identified or detained. Officials reiterated that they see no ongoing risk to the community, but the investigation is continuing, and further details may emerge.
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