Sumter man found dead in closet at Dalzell home

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in the investigation of a man found dead in a bedroom closet Friday.

According to Sheriff Anthony Dennis, deputies responded to a call at Antelope Drive in Dalzell that initially indicated a possible suicide. Upon arrival, deputies found Ricky Preusser dead in a bedroom closet. He was 45, according to his obituary.

While examining the body, deputies found Preusser suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body, Dennis said.

The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident as a suspicious death and has identified and recovered a weapon alleged to have been used during the incident, Dennis said. A person of interest has also been identified.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000.