SEVERAL people have been shot and a cop has been assaulted as gun violence erupted in South Carolina, according to reports.
Cops rushed to the scene in downtown Charleston just after 11:40pm local time on Monday.
Officers said that multiple people have been injured after being shot, WCIV reports.
The exact number of victims remains unknown as investigations continue.
They were taken to hospital but the extent of their injuries remains unknown.
Police confirmed that an officer suffered minor injuries responding to the shooting.
And, a spokesperson for the Charleston Police Department confirmed a deputy was assaulted. Two people have been arrested.
It comes after Memorial Day weekend was marred by gun violence.
At least 26 people died while dozens were injured after shootings erupted in cities including Memphis, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
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At least 21 people were injured in the Windy City, while eight people died after several shootings rocked Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, in Nevada, seven people were injured following a shooting on the US-95 highway in Henderson.
The shooting took place around 11.50am local time on Sunday, Fox5 reported.
Two of the victims were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
The deadly holiday weekend came just days after 19 students and two teachers were killed in a mass school shooting that left Uvalde, Texas reeling.
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