A man was shot while in his tractor-trailer early Wednesday morning, according to a report by Cpl. Crystal G. Norris of the City of Dillon Police Department.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. between Hampton and Calhoun Streets on S. Railroad Avenue.
The victim stated that he was asleep when someone knocked on the door of his truck. He went to the door and the suspect a black male between the ages of 19 and 28, asked if he knew where a particular motel was. The suspect then pulled a gun and shot at the victim through the window. The victim was struck by the bullet. The victim was responsive when taken away by EMS.
The victim’s mother told The Herald that his son was also with him on the tractor-trailer at the time of the shooting.
The suspect was wearing a black shirt and black shorts.
Two other black males were also at the scene.
Anyone with any information should call the City of Dillon Police Department.