CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC. (THECOUNT) — Gretchen Francey, of North Charleston, South Carolina, has been identified as the victim along with a child in a Tuesday morning murder-suicide.
Francey, 40, and 4-year-old Liam Francey, were found shot dead in an apparent murder-suicide Tuesday morning in Charleston County.
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According to officials, police responded to 2664 Leeds Ave in North Charleston after receiving a report about an unresponsive woman and a child inside the residence.
First responders gained access to the dwelling and discovered Francey and the boy suffering from gunshot injuries. A weapon was found nearby.
Both victims were pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.
Police determined that Francey shot the boy before turning the gun on herself.
The Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with information call 843-202-1700.
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Geo quick facts: Charleston County is located in the U.S. state of South Carolina along the Atlantic coast. As of the 2010 census, its population was 350,209, making it the third most populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Charleston. The county was created in 1901 by an act of the South Carolina State Legislature – Wikipedia.