In the quiet woods near Flat Rock Road in Kershaw County, South Carolina, a day of hunting turned into a tragedy that ended the life of 25-year-old Dalton Troy Jordan. The young man, a resident of Elgin, was reported missing on Saturday, November 2, 2024. A search by his family and friends ended in heartbreak when they discovered his body around 3 p.m.
First responders were called to the scene, but nothing could be done; Jordan was pronounced dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the Kershaw County Coroner's Office are leading the investigation into the incident. Early indications from investigators suggest that Jordan's death was a tragic hunting accident. Authorities have described it as an isolated incident involving a single individual. As the investigation is ongoing, further details about the specific circumstances of the fatal gunshot have not been released. There has been no mention of any suspects or arrests in connection with the death.
Dalton was remembered as a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for deer hunting. He was the general manager of Exceptional Cabinets and co-owner of A.T. Jordan Roofing. He is survived by his wife, Cassie Witt Jordan, and their two young children. His family described him as a man with a heart of gold who loved his family deeply.
