Update on Shooting in Downtown Florence

 

Pictured above is Roderick Justin Watkins, age 24. Just after midnight on Sunday morning, Mr. Watkins has indicated he was at On the Rocks in downtown Florence when he became involved in an argument with a highly intoxicated man. In order to avoid further escalation, Roderick left the bar, but the 21 year-old Killen man followed him outside where the argument became physical.

To escape the altercation, Watkins pulled his gun and shot into the ground. According to Roderick, the bullet either ricocheted or a small piece of concrete loosened by the shot hit the younger man in the ankle. No one was really "shot."

It seems the wounded man agreed, and Watkins was charged with only Reckless Endangerment. He also has a charge of Disturbing the Peace from February 10th of this year.

Again, this account is from Mr. Watkins himself; however, judging from the charge, the Florence Police must have agreed. Watkins posted a $500.00 bond and was released.