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Arrests made in fatal shooting of Aiken man

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Lexington County Sheriff's deputies have arrested two men in the fatal shooting of an Aiken man.

The shooting happened at 3:14 a.m. Saturday at The Spot nightclub near Batesburg-Leesville on Parrish Road, according to reports.

Donavon Brannon, 26, and Shantrez Robertson, 20, have been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according to reports.

William Gantt, 34, of Aiken, was killed during the dispute outside of the club, police said.

Police said another Aiken man, Brandon Jeffrey, 30, was shot in the leg, but will recover, according to police.

Gantt died from a gunshot wound to his lungs, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher.

The shooting is still being investigated, according to Lexington County deputy reports.

Will Whaley is the crime and court reporter for the Aiken Standard. He is a native of Fayette, Alabama and graduated from the University of North Alabama with a degree in journalism.


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