WINNSBORO, S.C. — Fairfield County investigators say that all suspects appear to be in custody following a deadly shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
According to a report filed by responding deputies, the incident occurred just before 6 p.m., having been called in as a shooting.
The investigation began behind a nearby barbershop but expanded to Dunn Street where deputies believe the actual shooting took place. The victim was found in the area of Columbia Road and 7th Street.
Authorities, then, immediately saw one person running on the railroad tracks. As the reporting deputy crossed the tracks, the person then crossed back over. The deputy lost sight of the person, but he was later spotted by a neighbor in a vehicle near the intersection of 10th and Birch streets. The deputy ultimately arrested the subject.
Another person was also taken into custody and a black Gen 5 Glock 19 gun was found in the immediate area, investigators said. This subject was lying in bushes wearing all black when deputies spotted them.
While the report makes no further mention of the gunshot victim, the case is being investigated as murder or nonnegligent manslaughter. No motive has been provided at this point.
Winnsboro Police also responded and assisted the sheriff's office.
