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BY BRIANA ALTERGOTT
Four adults and two children were found shot to death in a South Carolina home Tuesday
night in what officials believe was a ***-suicide.
"This is a situation that just takes your heart. It's sad, it's horrific." (Via WWMT)
Police say they discovered the victims after the suspected shooter called 911. (Via WSOC)
"The suspect, who authorities say had a history of violence, reportedly called the local sheriff's
office saying he was feeling 'edgy' and was thinking about hurting himself." (Via WCIV)
And while police were on their way to the scene, 911 dispatchers got a call from the
house next door.
"A neighbor reported hearing a gunshot. She said children from a nearby home were fleeing
to hers. Police confirmed the alleged gunman had released four children before the shootings."
(Via NBC)
After several unsuccessful attempts to make contact with the people inside the house,
the county's SWAT team reportedly entered the house and found the five victims and the
suspected shooter. (Via WCAU)
The Greenwood County Sheriff told reporters all six victims died from gunshot wounds and
that he believes the tragedy was a "domestic-related incident."
"This is shocking to the community to have a horrific situation such as this. But we're
gonna do the best we can with what we've got to work with here." (Via WHNS)
Police are refusing to release the identities of the victims until next of kin is notified,
but neighbors told WCSC the children lived at the home with their mother, her two parents,
and her boyfriend.
"Seemed just like a happy family to me. Just very happy. And the other day, I came along
the road here, and I saw the gentleman going to his mailbox, and he waved as I passed by.
He just waved at me, and I waved back." (Via WCSC)
Police say there was no immediate threat to neighbors. An investigation into the shootings
is now underway.