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Police ID suspect in Lake City night club shooting

LAKE CITY, SC (WBTW) – Lake City police have identified the man they say is responsible for a shooting in the parking lot of a nightclub over the weekend.

Officers are investigating a shooting that happened near the back of Mary’s Club on South Ron McNair Boulevard around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night.

Lake City Police Chief Kipp Coker says one person was shot while walking to the club, near the back of the business. The victim was taken to a local hospital, confirms Chief Coker.

Investigators say Johnathan Kirby is wanted for the shooting and has warrants for attempted murder and possession fo a weapon during a violent crime.

Chief Coker says anyone with any information on the shooting or Kirby’s location is asked to contact the Lake City Police Department at (843) 374-5411.