Coroner identifies victim of deadly West Ashley shooting

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner’s Office released the identity of the 37-year-old man who died after being wounded at an apartment complex Sunday night.

Mario Frost, of Charleston, died at approximately 9:07 p.m. Sunday from injuries he suffered from a gunshot wound, according to Charleston County Deputy Coroner Shane Bowers.

Police responded to the scene at the Palmilla Apartments, located at 1385 Ashley River Road in West Ashley, at 7:57 p.m., where they found Frost. EMS took him to MUSC where he later died.

Authorities confirmed a man was shot and taken to MUSC where he later died.

Police are working to identify the gunman.

Anyone with information on the shooting should call 843-743-7200 and ask for the on-duty Charleston Police detective.

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