Neighbors describe sound of early morning shooting on Johns Island

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Two people were wounded in an early morning shooting on Johns Island.

Charleston County deputies responded to the area of Jesse Qualls Drive shortly after 4:00 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies reportedly met with two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Victims told deputies that someone driving a green Chevrolet Silverado truck blocked the driveway and opened fire. the victims were each shot in the arm. Officials say both were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

Detectives have responded to Jesse Qualls Drive.

Tammy Christ lives near the shooting scene. She says she was watching TV when she heard several gun shots.

"I heard pat pat pat pat pat," Christ said. "So then I posted on the Johns Island Facebook page. I asked did anyone hear it? I had to come check on my landlord to make sure everyone was okay," Christ added.