NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. — A man has been taken to the hospital after a 911 caller reportedly saw him walking near the Laurens County-Newberry County line with blood on him.
And new information suggests he has since died from his injuries.
The call came in around 4 a.m. on Sunday morning along S.C. Highway 66 according to the Newberry Sheriff's Office. Because of the location, both Newberry and Laurens counties are investigating the incident.
Newberry investigators reported that they arrived to find the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. And while he was conscious when deputies arrived, they said he was unable to provide much information regarding his injuries.
The man was taken to an area trauma center for additional treatment and while his condition wasn't provided at the time, Newberry Coroner Laura Kneece later confirmed he had died.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is assisting both Newberry and Laurens County in the search for answers.
