Matthew Edward Carter dies in fatal Spartanburg County, South Carolina shooting

Matthew Edward Carter dies in fatal Spartanburg County, South Carolina shooting

Fatal Spartanburg County, South Carolina shooting death of Matthew Edward Carter – Obituary

Authorities in Spartanburg County are looking into a deadly shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning in Cowpens. Deputies were dispatched around 12:50 a.m. to the parking area of a church located at 235 Graham Chapel Road following reports of gunfire.

When law enforcement officers arrived, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot injury to his torso. The victim, later identified by the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office as 42-year-old Matthew Edward Carter, a resident of Cowpens, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators stated that the incident appears to be isolated and officials do not believe the public is in danger. The case remains under investigation as detectives continue to gather information regarding what led to the shooting.

Anyone who may have details connected to the case is encouraged to reach out to Sergeant Ken Hammett with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office by phone or email. Authorities say they will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.