Jason Edward Dalton, 43, died on March 21, 2018, in Seneca, South Carolina, from what the coroner described as the negligent handling of a firearm. The official finding indicates the death was not caused by another person but resulted from an accidental discharge; there were no suspects and no arrests connected to the incident.

A self-employed plumber and father of four, Dalton’s death is described as a sudden, solitary event. Specific details about the moments leading to the discharge have been kept private, leaving unanswered questions for his family and community.

Did anyone in the Seneca area who knew Jason or his work have information about his last day or the circumstances that led to this tragedy?