KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly Christmas night shooting in Lugoff as they continue their search for two suspects who left the scene.
According to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 8:20 p.m. to reports of a shooting on Horsehead Lane in Lugoff. They arrived to find one person, a 43-year-old man later identified as Jerry Lee "Bubba" Trimnal Jr., who died at the scene from a gunshot wound.
Authorities now believe the two suspects are on the run, having escaped the scene in a dark-colored vehicle - possibly a Nissan Altima.
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office said it would provide additional information as it becomes available. Authorities there haven't yet said what the motive was behind the shooting or what led up to it.
Anyone with information on the shooting or the location of the suspects is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 803-425-1512 or 803-424-4000. Tipsters can also email investigations@kershaw.sc.gov or call Midlands CrimeStoppers anonymously at 888-274-6372 (CRIME-SC).