Claflin University student shot dead in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim in a shooting death Saturday.
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said a 20-year-old man from Santee was found deceased around 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
O’Brian Grant was pronounced dead on the scene Saturday, according to the Coroner’s Office.
Claflin University has said that Grant was a student at the university.
Police chase takes Aiken County deputies across county lines
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has said deputies are chasing a suspect through the county.
The coroner also said an autopsy is scheduled for later this week.
Investigators found the victim by the roadside of Legendary Drive after a 911 call.
Claflin University said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that we share the ing of one of our students, O’Brian Grant. He will be deeply missed by the Claflin University community.”
“Please keep O’Brian’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.”
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.
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