Franklin Co. Authorities Investigating Murder-Suicide

Franklin County authorities are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide.

It happened Monday evening, according to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas.

Thomas said deputies were called to a home on Sunshine Road late Monday night.

“When they arrived on the scene they found a male deceased. While clearing the house looking for the shooter, they heard a gunshot from outside the house,” said Thomas.

Thomas said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head. 

He was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital where he later died early Tuesday morning. 

So far, the names of the shooter and victim have not been released and investigators have not released the details leading up to the shooting. 

However, Sheriff Thomas indicated is appears it was the result of a domestic dispute.

Thomas said the investigation is continuing.