Deputies: Man Shot in Upper Body at Richland Nightclub

A man was transported to a local hospital early Saturday morning after he was shot at a Richland County nightclub.

The shooting happened at Club Hot Shots located at 5480 Bluff Road. 

As the club was closing, an unknown suspect entered the club and fired multiple shots at the victim, sheriff's department spokesman Curtis Wilson said. 

The victim, who was shot in the upper body, was transported to Palmetto Health Richland in critical condition, Wilson said.

The condition of the victim later Saturday morning was not known, he said.

The Richland County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the shooting. 

If you have information about the incident, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.