UPDATE: Sheriff's spokesman confirms one dead and two wounded in Pelion shooting

Pelion, SC (Paul Kirby) – Captain Adam Myrick of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation at a home in the 300 block of Sand Spur Rd., west of Pelion. This is within a short distance of the Cooper Ballpark which is where Dixie Youth baseball is played. The home where the shooting occurred sits down a long drive out of sight from the road. The shooting happened sometime between 5 and 6:00 p.m. Monday night.

According to Myrick, one is now confirmed dead (9:00 p.m. Monday) and two were injured in the incident. The two that were injured were transported to medical facilities for treatment. Crime scene investigators have arrived to collect potential evidence and process the scene. Detectives have already canvassed the area and continue to follow leads. Myrick said that there is an active search underway for a suspect.

Anyone who has any information regarding this violent should call Crimestoppers at 1-888- CRIME SC.