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Coroner identifies man killed in Columbia shooting

by WACH Fox News Center

Posted: 01.16.2013 at 4:59 PM

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The Richland County Coroner has identified a shooting victim that died Tuesday night. / MGN

COLUMBIA (WACH) - The Richland County Coroner has identified a shooting victim that died Tuesday night.

Coroner Gary Watts says Moses T. McKnight, 18, died from complications of a gunshot wound to the head.

Authorities say McKnight was found in the road at Hilo Street and Sheffrey Court near Leesburg Road around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The Richland County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the incident.

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