Deputies Search for Suspect After Man Dies In Club Fight

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted in connection with the Friday afternoon death of a Summerville man outside of a Pringletown club. 

Ishmel Taquan Rivers, 19, of Gaddys Street, is considered a suspect in the shooting death, according to Sheriff's Office spokesman Dan Moon.

Rivers is described as approximately 6’ tall weighs about 140 lbs.Anyone with information concerning this suspect is asked to call the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers at 843-554-1111.

Dijuan Jacques Smith, 30, was pronounced dead after he was transported to the hospital.

According to Coroner Bill Salisbury, two men were struggling outside the club on Yellowstone Lane. "It's not clear if one of the men was shot or stabbed," Salisbury said. "A small puncture would was found on his neck."

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death, Salisbury said. The death is being investigated by the Berkeley County Coroner's Office and the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.