Fairfield County deputies investigating late night murder, coroner identifies victim

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Fairfield County deputies are investigating a murder that happened in the Jackson Creek area shortly before midnight, say investigators.

Deputies were called to a home on Comet Lane shortly before midnight on Thursday, May 23, in regard to a gunshot victim.

When deputies arrived to the scene, they found one person who was dead.

Authorities say an unknown man approached a home on Comet Lane and fired multiple times into the front door, killing the victim who was inside of the home.

Surveillance video captured the man, who had a piece of clothing covering his face, approaching the front door before firing at the victim.

Investigators believe the victim was targeted and this was not a random act.

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the victim as 23-year-old Eric Mayben.

An autopsy on Mayben has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, to determine the extent of injuries, say the coroner’s office.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is assisting the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with any information about this crime call 803-635-4141.