The North Charleston Police Department and Charleston County deputies are currently en route to a shopping plaza located off Rivers Avenue in North Charleston on Thursday afternoon.
According to authorities, they were alerted about a potential active shooter at dd’s Discounts on Rivers Ave.
Upon reaching the location, they discovered that the store had been evacuated, with the exception of a man who had entered the store earlier carrying a “long rifle.”
Police have indicated that the man did not point the gun at anyone or make any threats.
Nevertheless, customers inside the store were worried and contacted the police. As the officers tried to enter the store, they heard a single gunshot.
Tragically, the man had taken his own life.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
Man shot and killed himself inside dd’s DISCOUNTS in North Charleston