BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities said two people were shot during a bonfire in Blythewood on Halloween night.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the incident happened at around 10:45 p.m. Friday on the 11000 block of Wilson Boulevard.

According to RCSD, witnesses estimated over 500 people were attending the bonfire when the shooting happened. The department also said deputies found two minors shot in the upper body at the scene.

EMS later arrived and took both victims to the hospital.

No additional details were immediately provided.

Anyone with information is asked to call RCSD at 803-576-3000 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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