Suspect found in South Carolina killings of 2 kids, 3 adults

After an hours-long search for the attacker in a South Carolina shooting Wednesday evening, a suspect was found that left five people, including two children and a prominent doctor, dead, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti.

The York County Sheriff's Office said the suspect was found in a nearby home.

The York County coroner's office said Dr. Robert Lesslie, 70, and his wife, Barbara Lesslie, 69, were pronounced dead at the scene, and grandchildren Adah Lesslie, 9, and Noah Lesslie, 5.

A fifth victim, James Lewis, 38, from Gaston, was found dead outside. Authorities said he had been working at the home when he was shot.
York County Sheriff's Office's spokesperson Trent Faris said a sixth person was hospitalized with "serious gunshot wounds." Their condition is unknown.

Faris said deputies were called to the area around 4:45 p.m. to the home in the Rock Hill area.

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