1 killed, 3 hospitalized in a mass shooting at Marlboro County nightclub

By Edward Era Barbacena

One person was killed and three other people were hospitalized Sunday morning after a shooting at a nightclub in Marlboro County, according to Marlboro County Interim Sheriff Larry McNeil.

Deputies were called at about 2:30 a.m. to The Spot Bar & Lounge nightclub on Highway 15-401 East near Bennettsville, according to the sheriff’s office. A photo from a News13 crew on scene shows at least 20 evidence markers scattered throughout the parking lot. One of the markers has the number 71 on it.

A News13 crew on scene said more evidence markers are scattered in the back of the lot. Evidence bags covered the tailgate of a truck.

The Spot Bar & Lounge is across the street from Marlboro County High School.

McNeil said no arrests have been made. The sheriff’s office said more information will be released on Monday.

The name of the person killed has not been released.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is assisting the sheriff’s office.