ELGIN, S.C. — A shooting just after midnight is believed to have resulted from road rage. Now, deputies are searching for a suspect vehicle tied to the incident and the death that followed.
According to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning on U.S. 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) near Watts Hill Road northeast of Elgin.
According to Chief Deputy Tyrell Coleman, arriving deputies found a white Dodge Dart with three people of unspecified ages in it, and two of them were shot. The male victim died at the scene. A female victim was taken to an area emergency room with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Based on a preliminary investigation, Coleman said investigators believe they are looking for a newer model white Honda Accord that left the scene heading toward Lugoff.
Investigators are also working with the Kershaw County Coroner's Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to establish more leads in the case.
Coroner David West confirmed to News19 that the victim in the case was a 17-year-old from the Cassatt area who is also a student of North Central High School. However, his office is not releasing the victim's name because he was a minor.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office at 803-425-1512 or 803-424-4000. Tipsters can also email tips to investigations@kershaw.sc.gov or submit a tip to CrimeStoppers online or at 1-888-CRIME-SC.