MARION, S.C. (WBTW) -- Marion police are investigating after a man allegedly held Dollar General cashiers at gunpoint and fired shots at a witness, the department said Sunday night.

The man walked into the S. Main Street Dollar General at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, brandished a firearm and demanded money, police said. He's accused of holding the cashiers at gunpoint while escorting them to the front of the store.

After he left the store, a witness tried to chase the man down, but stopped when the man started firing, according to police. The witness was not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call Marion police at 843-423-8616.

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