Coroner identifies man killed when gun held by 14-year-old fires
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the 21-year-old who died Sunday night in a shooting.
Deviere Wigfall, of North Charleston, died from a single gunshot wound, Charleston County Deputy Coroner Brittney Martin said.
Police responded to the 3300 block of Florida Avenue at approximately 6:41 p.m. Sunday.
When officers arrived, they found a victim dead with apparent gunshot wounds lying on the floor in an apartment, Deputy Police Chief Scott Deckard said.
Investigators say a 14-year-old was playing with a gun when it went off and killed the victim, Deckard said.
Police said late Sunday night there was no immediate danger to the public.
Deckard said the shooting appears to be accidental. There has been no word on whether charges will be filed.
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