Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public about the recent homicide of Robert Lee Covington Jr.

According to Investigator Clay Anderson, a vehicle related to the homicide investigation was located in Chesterfield County on Dec. 16.

Anderson said no further information would be released as this is an ongoing investigation.

On Dec. 14, the Sheriff’s Office responded to Patricia Street in the Bennettsville area of Marlboro County about a shooting incident.

Anderson said upon arrival, Covington of Bennettsville was found deceased.

The Sheriff’s Office is treating the case as a homicide.

Due to the staff shortage, SLED was asked and agreed to assist in this investigation.

Anderson said anyone with any information about this case is asked to call the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office at 843-479-5605.