From Sumter County, S.C.: A double homicide investigation is underway. Two women, a mother and daughter, were found dead in a home. They were identified by the coroner as Lola Hurt, 55, and Melony Johnson, 41. The cause of death was apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators have people of interest and believe the victims knew their killer.

The community is said to be saddened by the event. A neighbor expressed shock at the incident. Further details about the case are available from the source.

The incident occurred on Pudding Swamp Road, where a neighbor witnessed a response from law enforcement on Wednesday afternoon.