Patricia Sue Owens, 46, was found dead in her Camp Circle residence in Laurens, South Carolina, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. A family member discovered her and law enforcement determined she died from a gunshot wound; investigators classified the death as a homicide.

The Laurens Police Department opened an investigation and requested assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to process the scene and follow leads. Authorities said they were working to establish a timeline for the events before her death and identified a person of interest, but no name or detailed description has been released.

If anyone in Laurens has information about Patricia’s last known movements or saw something unusual in that neighborhood on or before April 10, 2024, please contact the Laurens Police Department.