‘Suspicious death’ near Highway 321 in Jasper County under investigation, deputies say
This story has been updated.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a “suspicious death” after a man was found dead Saturday evening.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on Cypress Branch Road near Highway 321 around 5 p.m. Saturday, according to Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Chief Deputy Jeff Crosby. When deputies arrived, Crosby said, they found a 28-year-old man lying on the side of the road. The man had died from a gunshot wound, Crosby said.
The Jasper County Coroner’s Office is investigating it as a “potential homicide,” according to Coroner Willie P. Aiken III.
The S.C. Law Enforcement Division is assisting in the investigation, according to Crosby. The investigation is ongoing, Crosby said.
Anyone with information about this incident can call Crime Stoppers at (843)554-1111.
This story was originally published September 19, 2021 at 2:41 PM.
