S.C. man allegedly fatally shot wife, stepdaughter, and self while another child was home

RED BANK, S.C. (TCD) -- A 55-year-old man reportedly fatally shot his 48-year-old wife and 23-year-old stepdaughter before turning the gun on himself while a minor was also in the house.

According to a news release from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the shooting took place at a home on Bliss Lane. The husband, later identified by the Coroner's Office as William Busick, was transported to a local hospital for a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and he was later pronounced dead.

The Coroner's Office identified the suspect's wife as Chastity Busick and his stepdaughter as Jasmine Busick.

Deputies located the minor in the home and said they were "unharmed."

The Sheriff's Office said it was likely an isolated shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.

In a statement, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said, "This family has a tough road ahead. We're still talking to family and neighbors in an effort to gather all of the information."

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