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Man accused of killing another man in Rock Hill, police say

Officers responding to a welfare check at a home in Rock Hill found the victim dead from a gunshot to the chest.

ROCK HILL, S.C. — A man was found shot to death inside his home early Friday morning, Rock Hill police said, and a suspect was in custody by the afternoon.

Rock Hill officers were called to do a welfare check at a home on Archive Street, just off South Heckle Boulevard near Lige Street Park, around 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 2. When officers arrived, they found the front door open and saw a man lying on the floor. 

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The victim, identified as a 51-year-old man, was pronounced dead from a gunshot to the chest, Rock Hill police claim. Investigators have not identified the man who was killed at this time. 

Late Friday evening, police confirmed they made an arrest. 25-year-old Bryan Alexander Crosby Jr. of Rock Hill was named as the suspect and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Crosby is now in custody and will have a bond hearing on Saturday.

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Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.  

WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.

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