Man shot dead in early morning at Summerville home (2024)

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SUMMERVILLE— A man was shot to death in the early morning hours of June 26.

Dorchester County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on Cone Lane around 3 a.m. to find Cody McDonald, 27, suffering from a gunshot wound, a news release states.

The deputies on the scene attempted life-saving measures until EMS arrived. At 4:20 a.m., the Dorchester County Coroner pronounced McDonald dead, according to the news release.

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DCSO detectives and Crime Scene Unit are actively investigating.

This story will be updated.

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