Self-Defense Shooting in Fairfield County | Columbia News

A deadly confrontation erupted outside a South Carolina motel when three men allegedly attacked an unarmed man, sparking a chaotic struggle over a handgun. The victim, Jonquarius Gibson, 27, was fatally shot during the scuffle after disarming one of his attackers — who then fired back. Surveillance footage shows the armed man initiating violence, even swinging his weapon at another assailant before Gibson intervened. Though both victims were hospitalized, Gibson died during surgery. Authorities say self-defense was likely, but no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article317228582.html#storylink=sectionheadlines More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f4b89b8d962a9f3 Report issues to [email protected].