A Sunday shooting call in Yemassee led police to a home near Mixon Street and Zahler Street, where officers eventually found two people dead. The victims were identified Monday as Stephen Henson, 61, and Ann Henson, 56.
The first victim discovered by officers was a woman inside the residence. Police had responded after receiving a report that a female victim appeared to have been shot.
Officers secured the home and cleared the residence before making another discovery. A second victim, a man, was found inside with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Both victims were later identified as Stephen and Ann Henson.
The Yemassee Police Department said its preliminary investigation indicates that the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide involving the two people. Investigators have not released a detailed account of what happened before the shooting or what may have led to it.
The scene brought several law enforcement agencies together as investigators began gathering evidence. SLED crime scene personnel and regional agents assisted local police, while the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office also helped secure the area.
Authorities said the incident appears to have been isolated and that there is no threat to the wider community. Residents were asked to stay away from the immediate area while police and other emergency personnel worked at the scene.
The Hampton County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identities of Stephen and Ann on Monday. An autopsy has been scheduled as officials continue examining the deaths and working toward a final determination.
The investigation is still active, and authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances inside the home. Officials are also limiting information as they work to complete the investigation and respect the privacy of the Henson family.
For now, the known facts remain limited but clear. A report of a shooting brought officers to the Yemassee residence Sunday. One victim was found first, a second was discovered after officers cleared the home, and both were later identified as Stephen and Ann Henson.
The case has left a quiet part of Yemassee dealing with a sudden and deeply troubling loss. Investigators are expected to provide more information when it can be released without interfering with the ongoing case.
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