4th Cherokee County Homicide In 5 Days: Full Text Of Coroner News Release
Published: July 3, 2009
Updated: July 3, 2009
July 3, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler is investigating the death of the owner of a Gaffney business. Fowler identified the deceased as 48 year old Stephen Hyland Tyler of 189 Farm Wind Road, Gaffney. According to the coroner, Tyler was shot inside his business, Tyler Home Center, located at 612 East Frederick Street Thursday evening. Fowler pronounced Tyler dead at the scene and has ordered an autopsy for later this morning in Newberry to assist with his investigation of the death which he said is being considered a homicide. Tyler’s 15 year old daughter was also injured in the incident and is hospitalized at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Fowler said Mr. Tyler’s wife and older daughter, along with an employee, discovered the victims in the business unresponsive about 7:15 p.m. The latest incident is the 4th homicide in Cherokee County in the last 5 days.“
People are posting about the victims in Amy Wood’s blog and Amy shares what she’s learned from law officers to keep you safe.
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For the first time in my life I am afraid by what is happening in this area. The more I read the worse it gets. Women, the affluent…and his face looks so familiar. I am convinced that he is someone who lives right here among us. We all need to pray like never before that this man is caught before more people are killed.
He is targeting well known people. I think maybe he has lost alot because of the economy being so bad and he is angry for other people not being bothered by the economy. Just a guess but it is no excuse I do hope they catch him and fast. God bless everyone in Gaffney and keep your familys close and safe…
I see the same pattern he is targeting well known people. I hope they catch this monster and fast. I pray for all the victims and there families and for all our law enforcement.
Has anyone noticed the pattern of only the well known, affluent of the community are being targeted? It’s like he thinks he has been scorned by these. Maybe I watch too much criminal minds, in any case I hope they catch this nut soon!!!
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