Florence Police Are Investigating Park Shootout

The suspects inside the vehicle started shooting at the basketball court prompting the people near the court to shoot back.

Florence Police are investigating a shootout that occurred on Sunday night.

Police responded to the Northwest Park around 9:30pm.

During investigation, officials revealed that a group of people were playing basketball when a dark colored vehicle drove by.

The suspects inside the vehicle started shooting at the basketball court prompting the people near the court to shoot back.

The vehicle continued to drive away. A separate vehicle was damaged during the incident.

A woman near the court was possibly struck by a bullet. She received treatment but her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening and has since been released.

Anyone who could provide any information about the incident is urged to contact Florence County authorities.