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Police: Deadly Shooting In Walterboro

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Authorities in Colleton County are investigating a deadly shooting that happened at a popular nightclub. Larry Henderson, police say, is suspected of the crime. (Pictured Above)

Friday, officials released this report:

"Last night at approximately 8:38 pm (02-21-2013), the Colleton County Sheriff's Office 911 Center received a 911 call in reference to a shooting that occurred inside the Chase Lounge located at 1002 Proctor Street, near Walterboro, SC.  When deputies arrived they found the victim, Leon Cockrum Jr. (52 yoa) with several gunshot wounds and was transported immediately to MUSC in Charleston in critical condition.  The victim was pronounced dead this morning at approximately 3:00 AM.

Investigators with the Sheriff's Office are looking for the person who they believe committed this homicide and his information is as follows: Larry Henderson (Pictured Above)" 

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