Man killed by gunshot to the head identified by Lexington County Coroner

A Midlands man was died after being shot in the head early Wednesday morning.

Malcolm C. Jones, 27, was identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. The Gaston man suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

The incident, which Fisher called a homicide, occurred shortly before 1 a.m. in the 500 block of Blackville Road in Gaston.

Jones was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Fisher.

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.

“We’re working to determine more about the incident but, based on information we’ve gathered so far, we don’t believe this was a random act,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said in a news release.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or click or tap here for the link.

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This story was originally published January 31, 2018 at 2:45 PM with the headline "Man killed by gunshot to the head identified by Lexington County Coroner."