CLINTON, SOUTH CAROLINA** — A shooting at a Wendy’s restaurant on Highway 56 in Clinton has led to the arrest of Damin Lamont Williams Jr. of Newberry, following an altercation that reportedly involved gunfire directed at a vehicle and the restaurant.
According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the restaurant at approximately 8:15 p.m. on October 20 after receiving a report of a shooting.
When deputies arrived, they located an individual who had sustained a gunshot wound. At the same time, a Clinton Police Department officer reportedly stopped a vehicle believed to be connected to the incident and detained the individual inside.
The investigation led to Williams’ arrest on several charges, including assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and multiple firearm-related offenses.
## Altercation Leads to Gunfire
Investigators determined that an altercation had taken place between two individuals before shots were fired.
According to the sheriff’s office, gunfire was directed into the vehicle occupied by the victim and into the Wendy’s restaurant. The incident raised concerns about the safety of people who may have been inside or near the business when the shooting occurred.
Authorities have not provided further details about what triggered the dispute, the relationship between the individuals involved, or the precise number of shots fired.
The condition of the person who was wounded has not been specified in the information released by the sheriff’s office.
## Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
Damin Lamont Williams Jr., of Newberry, was arrested and charged with the following offenses, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office:
– **Assault and Battery, High and Aggravated**
– **Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime**
– **Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle**
– **Discharging a Firearm into a Building**
– **Two counts of Malicious Damage to Property**
The charges relate to allegations arising from the shooting and the reported damage to property.
The filing of charges does not establish guilt. Williams is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
## Sheriff Praises Coordinated Police Response
Sheriff Reynolds emphasized the potential danger created by the incident, noting that the reported gunfire put members of the public at risk.
The sheriff also praised the deputies and Clinton Police Department officer involved in responding to the situation and taking the suspect into custody.
The cooperation between the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and Clinton Police Department helped officers respond to the incident and detain the individual suspected of involvement.
## Community Safety Concerns
A shooting at a restaurant can place employees, customers, passing motorists, and nearby residents in danger, particularly when gunfire is directed toward an occupied vehicle and a public business.
The incident has highlighted the risks that disputes involving firearms can pose to people who may have no connection to the disagreement.
Authorities have not released additional information about possible witnesses, surveillance footage, or further investigative steps.
## Investigation and Legal Proceedings
The case is expected to proceed through the criminal justice system as authorities continue handling the allegations. Additional information about court dates, bond status, the victim’s condition, and any subsequent developments was not included in the information provided.
The charges against Williams remain allegations unless established through the court process.
**This report is based on information attributed to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. Further updates should be confirmed through official statements and court records.**
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