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By Barbara Ball / March 24, 2021

An early morning shooting has been reported at the Dogwood Apartments in Ridgeway

RIDGEWAY – An early Wednesday morning shooting resulting in the death of one person is being investigated by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office.

Charlie Cason, III, age 18, a graduate of Fairfield Central High School was found deceased about 3 a.m., inside of his residence in Ridgeway, according to Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill.

The Sheriff’s office said Cason had been shot multiple times.

SLED and the Fairfield Coroners office are investigating along with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office.

No further details are available at this time. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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