Kershaw County, SC – An altercation between two brothers in the Jefferson area of Kershaw County left both men injured Friday afternoon.
According to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call around 1:15 p.m. on Bob Hugh Road after one brother reported he had shot his sibling during a fight. Investigators said the conflict began when one of the men allegedly struck the other with a wooden board. The second brother then fired his pistol, claiming he acted in self-defense.
Authorities reported that the brother who was shot was flown to a nearby trauma center. He is expected to survive. The other brother remained at the scene and cooperated with deputies.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that no charges have been announced at this time. Names of those involved are being withheld due to the active investigation.
Deputies emphasized that while one man was shot, the incident is being reviewed as a domestic dispute rather than a public threat. More information is expected as the investigation continues.
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