Lancaster County deputies investigating fatal shooting; shooter not charged

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting at a residence in Lancaster County.

The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. Monday on Maplewood Avenue.

Deputies said when they arrived on the scene, they found a male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Lancaster County EMS responded and transported the victim to Springs Memorial Hospital.

Officials said the victim died while medical personnel were transporting him to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Lancaster County Coroner Karla Deese later identified the victim as 44-year-old Jamey Randal McCants.

Officials said the person who fired the gun and all witnesses stayed at the scene. They said they also recovered what they believe was the handgun used in the shooting.

Sheriff Barry Faile said deputies did not take the person who fired the handgun into custody after interviewing witnesses about how and why the incident occurred.

"We are continuing to investigate this matter," Faile said. "There are other people we need to talk with, and we have possession of evidentiary items that will be processed and examined. When we complete our investigation, we will present our findings to the solicitor, and a decision about whether charges should be made will occur at that time.”

Investigators said they are not looking for a suspect or suspects.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information. 

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