Deputies investigating after person reportedly shot in Pickens Co.

(Originally from Fox Carolina)

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:14 AM EDT

By Freeman Stoddard and Anisa Snipes

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies are investigating after a person showed up at the hospital Wednesday with an apparent gunshot wound.

Deputies said they were made aware of a possible shooting in the 800 block of Pelzer Highway at 6:38 p.m. As they were responding, Easley Baptist Hospital called stating that a male victim was dropped off at the hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.

According to hospital personnel, the victim was dropped off by a subject who fled prior to law enforcement’s arrival.  That subject has since been located and questioned.

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