RCSD: Man’s body discovered in Eastover home

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says deputies are investigating after the body of a man was discovered in an Eastover home. Deputies say they responded Monday, after a welfare check led to the discovery of the man’s body in the home on Hickory Hill Road.

According to investigators, the man had been shot in the upper body.

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as 81-year-old Lewis Jenerette.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, submit a tip to Crimestoppers at crimesc.com.