FLORENCE-The Florence Police Department released a statement concerning a shooting that took place overnight on Sunday, November 5. Officers were notified about the shooting around 11 PM on Sunday night:
“Florence police are currently working a possible homicide in the 300 block of S Magnolia St. At approximately 11pm on Nov 5th Officers received a call on a welfare check on a subject on N Franklin St., in east Florence. When they located a black male he advised that an incident occurred on S Magnolia St. Officers then went to the residence on S Magnolia St and found a female deceased. Officers then established a crime scene and contacted investigators.
Investigator are currently talking with witnesses and family members to establish a time line of what happened. We currently do not have anyone in custody at this time. Crime scene investigators are searching the residence to collect any evidence that will help determine what occurred and who might be involved.
At this time we are not releasing any names until all family members are notified and we are able to determine what occurred. We are asking for anyone that has any information to come forward with it. You may contact Florence Police at 256-760-6610 or text a tip to 274637 using keyword FPDTIP plus your message.”
