Authorities identify shooting victim found dead in Blackville
Published: Nov. 13, 2020 at 11:04 AM EST|Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 4:51 AM EST
BLACKVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A shooting death in Blackville is being investigated as a homicide, according to authorities.
The Barnwell County Coroner’s Office said a body was discovered at about 2:50 p.m. Thursday near 5540 U.S. 78 in Blackville.
The male suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. He was later identified as McKenzie Corley Harley, Jr., 21, of Corley Ave, Barnwell, SC. He was identified by fingerprints obtained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Harley was reported missing by family and was reportedly last seen on November 4.
The Barnwell County Coroner’s Office, Blackville Police Department and SLED are participating in the investigation.
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