2 men die in shooting in Elgin home

ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Richland County authorities say two men were found shot to death in an Elgin home.

Coroner Gary Watts identified the men Saturday as 55-year-old Tyron Richardson and 28-year-old Mark Cox of Elgin. Both died at the scene of gunshot wounds to their upper body.

Sgt. Kevin Lawrence says it’s being investigated as a double homicide. He says an acquaintance came by the home about 9 p.m. Friday and found the men inside.

Watts’ news release says the two died Friday afternoon. He gave no specific time. No other details have been released.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.