Deputies are investigating following a deadly shooting Friday afternoon in the area of Sunset Drive and Bethea Street Extension near the Latta community of Dillon County, according to Dillon County Sheriff’s Douglas Pernell.
Officials confirmed around 5:40 p.m., that a man was killed in the shooting incident.
Three teens have been taken into custody in connection with the murder, officials confirmed. The motive appears to be a robbery, according to Pernell.
Pernell added the ages of the suspects are 13, 15 and 17.
The 13 and 15-year-old are being held at the South Carolina Dept. of Justice in Columbia and the 17-year-old is being held at the Dillon County Detention Center.
Neighbors said scores of officers were canvassing the area.
There are no further details to release at this time.
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