Police: Man shot in butt in downtown Charleston

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- A man was shot in the buttocks outside a Columbus Street store in downtown Charleston, police said.

The shooting happened around 12:30 p.m., police said.

The victim was taken to the Medical University Hospital, police said. Police later identified the man as Bernard Blunt, 30, of Hanover Street.

Officials have not released information on the condition of the victim or a motive.

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