Charleston, SC Police Report 'Active Shooter Situation'
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say they are investigating a possible "active shooter" situation in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
Police spokesman Charles Francis said a shooting was reported just after noon on King Street, which is a row of restaurant and shops where tourists frequently gather.
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He did not immediately report any injuries or information about a potential suspect, however, CBS News is reporting that one person has been shot.
No other details were immediately available.
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Tom and Patsy Plant told The Post and Courier of Charleston they were eating at Virginia's restaurant and saw a man come out of the kitchen with a gun in his hand and said "there's a new boss in town."
The couple said they left out a back door.
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