SUMTER, S.C. — A weekend shooting at a Sumter event venue left one man injured and prompted new safety policies aimed at tightening security and limiting the types of events allowed moving forward.
The Silver Spoon Event Center announced the changes following a shooting that happened early Sunday morning, Dec. 28.
According to the Sumter Police Department, officers were called to the Silver Spoon Event Center around 2 a.m. When they arrived, they found a 30-year-old man outside the venue with a gunshot wound.
Investigators believe the shooting happened inside the event center. Police said the victim has not cooperated with the ongoing investigation. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Silver Spoon CEO David Witherspoon said the new policies are focused on safety and security, and on limiting the types of events allowed inside the venue. He said the changes align with new policies approved by the Sumter City Council for special event facilities.