Coroner identifies man killed in shooting at Florence apartment complex

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 34-year-old man has been identified as the victim in Sunday morning’s shooting at the Colonial Gardens apartments in Florence.

Idris Chance Ali Cooper of Florence died at the scene of the shooting, Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said. An autopsy will be performed at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Florence police officers found Cooper on the ground near a running vehicle when they were called to the apartments at about 1 a.m. Sunday. The complex is located in the 500 block of Third Loop Road.

Florence police are continuing to investigate. No additional information was immediately available.

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