Authorities investigating reported shooting in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Law enforcement in Dorchester County is responding to a reported shooting Tuesday night.

Summerville Police posted on social media they are assisting the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a shooting on the Sawbranch Trail near the Newington Subdivision pool.

Authorities said the scene is still active and are asking civilians to avoid the area.