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Another shooting in Berkeley Co. leaves 1 man dead

ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–Another shooting has claimed yet another life in Berkeley Co.

If you have any information on this case contact the Berkeley Co. Sheriff's Office or Crimestoppers.
If you have any information on this case contact the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers.

Early Wednesday morning, St. Stephen Police responded to a shooting at a trailer park located on 1020 Graham Street.

The Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office was eventually called in to assist.

When officers arrived on scene, investigators say they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound but provided little information. He died on the way to the hospital.

Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury has identified the victim as 41-year-old John David Morant of New York.

So far, officers are still searching for a suspect. If you have any information, you’re asked to contact Crimestoppers.

The number is 843-554-1111.

Wednesday’s deadly shooting makes the second in less than a week for Berkeley County.

On Saturday, deputies say 19-year-old Ariel Morgan was shot to death and multiple others were injured during a block party on Tish Lane in Moncks Corner.

So far, no one has been arrested in that case. Deputies are continuing to investigate.

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Coroner: Multiple people shot, one person dead

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  1. Berkeley county sucks , my uncle was murdered almost three years ago at moonshine saloon and yet again Berkeley county just gave a slap on the wrist makes people think they can just do anything once they see people get away with it!