GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Goose Creek Police have released the identity of the man they say took a manager inside the Royal Lanes bowling alley hostage Tuesday evening.
According to Captain John Grainger, Gary Fraley faces multiple charges including attempted murder and kidnapping.
“Additional charges are likely as the investigation continues,” Grainger stated.
Fraley’s bond on the initial charges will be set in the Goose Creek Municipal Court at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.
“This is an ongoing investigation,” stated Grainger. “There is no further information to provide at this time.”
Around 5:30 p.m. the Royal Lanes bowling alley on Central Avenue was evacuated after a shot was fired inside the building.
Police stated that Fraley had entered the manager’s office and fired a single shot. Luckily, no one was injured.
A SWAT team along with the assistance of Charleston County hostage negotiators were called to the scene.
Grainger stated that Fraley was taken into custody after officers tased him around 7 p.m.
So far, the motive of the crime is unclear or Fraley’s possible relationship to the manager.
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