Suspect in custody after deadly shooting in Chester County

Wayne Emile Jacob

CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. – The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting Tuesday morning.

It happened at a residence near Westbrook Road around 6:30 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office.

A victim found at the scene who had been shot later died.

Their identity has not yet been released.

Deputies say they were quickly able to identify the suspect as 64-year-old Wayne Emile Jacob.

Deputies are seeking an arrest warrant for murder.

Jacob is being held in the Chester County Detention Center.