BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A roadway has reopened after partially closing as Beaufort County deputies investigate a reported shooting.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said part of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive on St. Helena was closed near Highway 21 while deputies investigate the reported shooting.

Officials say drivers in the area can still expect to see an increased law enforcement presence in the area, but they say there is no threat to the public.

We are working to learn more about the reported shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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