Missing man found dead with gunshot wound to head

Suspect still at large

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Clarendon County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking the suspect responsible for the murder of a 24-year-old man whose body was discovered Tuesday morning near Manning.

An autopsy conducted Wednesday revealed that the victim, Emanuel Torres, died from a gunshot wound to the head, said Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett.

As of Thursday morning, Garrett said that they could not confirm a suspect.

Torres' body was found by a farmer Tuesday morning on Fawn Ridge Lane in Manning, about 2.5 miles from his house on Arlene Road, Garrett said. Torres went missing Friday about 9 p.m., according to Garrett.

Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may have information on this case to call the department at (803) 435-4414 or call 1-888-CRIME-SC to leave an anonymous tip.