Five people, including two children, were killed in South Carolina mass shooting, authorities said on Wednesday.
Police were called to the scene following reports of the shooting that took place near Rock Hill at 4:45 p.m.
The victims included a doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren, the York County Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet.
Sadly 5 people have died as a result of the shooting. Dr. Robert Lesslie & his wife, Barbara Lesslie were both found in the home & died as a result of gunshot wounds, as well as their 2 grandchildren. James Lewis of Gastonia, was working at the home & died from gunshot wounds
— YCSO_SC (@YCSO_SC) April 8, 2021
Moreover, York County Sheriff spokesman Trent Faris noted that the family was “very prominent and very well known.”
“Dr. Robert Lesslie & his wife, Barbara Lesslie were both found in the home & died as a result of gunshot wounds, as well as their 2 grandchildren. James Lewis of Gastonia, was working at the home & died from gunshot wounds,” the sheriff’s office said.
Besides the five people, another person was transported to the hospital with “serious gunshot wounds,” Faris added, describing the situation as a very tragic one.
As for the suspect, he revealed that they found the person who they believe is responsible for the incident, noting that “He lives on the same road.”
“There is no active threat to the community,” the sheriff’s office said. “Detectives are still in the area serving a search warrant & investigating this tragic event.”
