Crime

Man, 27, found shot in Rock Hill yard, police say

A man was shot Monday in Rock Hill, police said.

The victim, 27, was found lying in a yard in the 500 block of South Jones Avenue with life-threatening injuries after he was shot in the lower part of the body, said Lt. Michael Chavis of the Rock Hill Police Department.

Police found the victim before 6 p.m., Chavis said.

He was taken to a hospital. His condition Tuesday morning was unavailable.

A large police presence was on scene and nearby for several hours as police detectives and other units worked the crime scene and surrounding area. No arrests have been made.

This story was originally published October 27, 2020 at 8:59 AM.

Andrew Dys
The Herald
Andrew Dys covers breaking news and public safety for The Herald, where he has been a reporter and columnist since 2000. He has won 51 South Carolina Press Association awards for his coverage of crime, race, justice, and people. He is author of the book “Slice of Dys” and his work is in the U.S. Library of Congress.
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