One Dead, Two Injured at Greenville County Apartment Complex Fatal Shooting

In the early hours of Saturday, a shooting at the Signature Pointe Apartments on Emily Lane in Piedmont, South Carolina, left one person dead and two others injured. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased as 64-year-old Lewis Anthony Polk. Authorities responded to reports of a disturbance and multiple gunshots around 4:30 a.m., arriving to find three individuals with gunshot wounds.

Upon arrival, Greenville County deputies secured the scene and began assessing the situation. The victims, all adults, were quickly attended to by emergency medical teams. While two of the victims survived and are currently receiving medical treatment, Polk succumbed to his injuries at the scene. No details have been released about the conditions of the surviving victims, though both are expected to recover.

According to initial reports from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, authorities do not believe there are any other suspects at large, suggesting that everyone involved in the shooting incident has been accounted for. This detail has likely eased concerns for residents of the Signature Pointe Apartments, many of whom were alarmed by the sudden disturbance in their normally quiet community.

Investigators are actively working to understand the events leading up to the shooting. While they have yet to disclose a possible motive, deputies are interviewing witnesses and reviewing any available security footage from the area. Authorities have stated that they are committed to a thorough investigation and will release more information as it becomes available.

The Greenville County community is left to grapple with yet another tragic loss, particularly as gun violence incidents have become more frequent in recent times. Local officials are urging residents to come forward with any additional information that could assist in the investigation.

As the investigation unfolds, Greenville County deputies and other law enforcement agencies continue their efforts to maintain peace and safety within the community. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office to aid in bringing clarity and justice to the situation.