PICTURED: Man Wanted In Attempted Double Murder At SC Days Inn

Florence, SC. – Authorities are on the hunt for Terry Anthony Watson Jr, a man wanted in connection with two people found shot outside a Days Inn motel early Monday morning.

According to the Florence Police Department, Watson Jr is wanted for two counts of attempted murder in reference to the shooting.

Police say officers were called to the Days Inn motel, located at 140 Dunbarton Drive, around 5:31 a.m. Monday. Officers found two people had been shot in the parking lot of the motel, confirms Lt. Mike Brandt of the Florence Police Department.

The victims are being treated at an area hospital and Lt. Brandt said he did not “have a status on the victims’ conditions.”

Watson is accused of approaching the car the victims were in and firing multiple shots into the vehicle after a brief argument. During the shooting, the victims’ vehicle collided with the motel, explains Lt. Brandt. Both victims were taken to the hospital. Lt. Brandt says the shooting is still under investigation and was not able to release any information on the condition of the two victims. h/t wbtw

Watson was seen driving a teal or green 2000 Mazda B3000 pickup truck. The suspect has ties in the Cheraw and Charlotte areas and could be headed to one of those locations.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florence Police Department at 843-665-3191.