ROCK HILL, S.C. — The York County Coroner's Office said it was called to investigate a stabbing death at a Rock Hill hotel early Thursday morning that police later said was an act of self-defense.
In a news release Friday, the office said it was called to the scene at the Days Inn hotel on Riverview Road. The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Maurice Lightner.
The office said the Rock Hill Police Department was still investigating. WCNC Charlotte reached out for further information on Friday and received a response on Saturday.
According to a department spokesperson, the investigation revealed the stabbing was an act of self-defense. After conferring with the Solicitor's Office, no criminal charges were sought.
No further information could be shared due to those conditions.
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