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Two killed in Chester County shooting, investigation underway

Since the family has not yet been notified, their names have not been released at this time.

RICHBURG, S.C. — The Chester County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in the Richburg, South Carolina area after a shooting turned fatal. 

The Chester Coroner's office confirms two people died in the connection to the shooting — one male and one female. Both had been shot. Since the family has not yet been notified, their names have not been released at this time.

Officials first responded to a shooting Sunday afternoon in Chester County, the Chester County Sheriff's Office reports. It happened off of Doe Street.

Horus later, the Chester County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident had become a homicide investigation, as the individual had died. 

"We are continuing to work closely with the Coroner's Office and SLED as the investigation continues," the Chester County Sheriff's Office said in a tweet. 

This is an on-going investigation and anyone with information is asked to call Chester County Sheriff's office at (803) 581-5131.  

Stay with WCNC as new information is released.  

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