FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – A Florence man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, after he shot and injured people at a home in Florence.
Florence County Coroner, Keith von Lutcken, says the shooting happened just after 5:00 a.m., Sunday at a residence in the 500 block of Oleander Drive.
Lt. Mike Brandt with Florence Police says two victims with gunshot wounds were found outside the residence. Lt. Brandt says the incident appears to be domestic violence related.
After shooting the occupants of the home, the man shot himself and died on scene as a result of the injury.
Lutcken identified the man as John Leslie Turner III, 38, of Florence. The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
The incident is under investigation by the Florence Police Dept. and Florence County Coroner’s Office.