A Greenville man passed away after a Thursday shooting but not before giving officers information about the crime.
According to the Greenville Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of Muscadine Street around 2 a.m. after receiving an alert of detected gunfire from the department’s Flock detection system. While en route, officers received an additional call informing them that an individual had been shot.
The victim, James Scott, was found lying in the road, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was reportedly conscious and was able to communicate with the officers in a preliminary interview to provide information regarding the shooting.
Scott was then transported to Delta Health Medical Center for emergency treatment. He later succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
“Investigators with the Greenville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division responded and are actively working to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident, identify the individual responsible, and determine a possible motive,” the Greenville Police Department wrote in a release.
“This investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been reported at this time. Additional information will be released as it becomes available, and doing so will not compromise the integrity of the investigation,” the release continued. “The Greenville Police Department remains committed to investigating violent crimes, holding those responsible accountable, and working to ensure the safety of our community.”
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact to Greenville Police Department at (662) 378-8477.