Source: ABC News

"HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) -- Alex Murdaugh was shot in the head Saturday in Hampton County, according to his lawyer Jim Griffin.

Griffin said he found out through Alex's brother, Randy.

Alex was changing a tire when a car passed him. The car turned around and the motorist shot him in the head, according to Griffin. Alex is being airlifted to Charleston.

State Law Enforcement Division has been requested to investigate the shooting."



Read more: https://abcnews4.com/news/local/sled-investigating-shooting-media-reports-suggest-alex-murdaugh-involved

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The craziest "Whodunnit?" mystery currently going on in the U.S. just got crazier.

This saga is going to spawn all manner of TV specials and books once it gets sorted out.

The corruption in South Carolina must be bottomless.

*Edited to reflect ABC’s headline change.*