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1 killed in shooting in Lancaster, police say

Officers were speaking with a person of interest in connection to the shooting.

LANCASTER, S.C. — One person was killed in a shooting in Lancaster on Wednesday.

The shooting happened on Willow Lake Road around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Lancaster Police Department.

Police found a man, later identified as 42-year-old Troy Moore, with a gunshot wound at the scene. He was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital.

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A person of interest was interviewed by police after the shooting. 

No further details have been given. 

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Anyone with information about this incident or any other investigation should contact the Lancaster Police Department at 803-283-3313, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 803-283-3313, the Special Operations Unit at 803-283-1174 or the anonymous tip line at 803-289-6040.

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