Late night homicide near Seneca

The man found dead lying on a Utica street is a case of homicide, according to the Oconee County coroner.  Karl Addis says the victim late last night was a Pendleton resident, Richard Dennis Keese.  After a 9-1-1 call reporting shots fired, 62- year old Keese was found in front of 14 Padgett Street.  He had been staying at the address.  The sheriff’s office is investigating.  An autopsy is scheduled tomorrow.