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Homicide under investigation in Lancaster

Officers at the scene found a person who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.

LANCASTER, S.C. — One person has died after a shooting in Lancaster, police confirmed. A homicide investigation is now underway. 

Lancaster Police responded to Clinton Avenue near Ruth Street shortly before 8 p.m. on Wednesday. When they arrived, they found a person who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital, where he died. 

He has since been identified as 18-year-old Jelani Jackson.

Police said there weren't any other injuries reported in relation to the shooting. 

No suspects are in custody at this time, and Lancaster Police said the investigation is still considered active. 

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