SPRINGFIELD -- The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that claimed the life of 19- year-old Jerrle Anthony McNeil. 

At 7:18 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the 100 Block of Kildee Lane for a reported shooting. Deputies discovered McNeil's body inside a residence.

Detectives responded and initiated their investigation. They are still in process of collecting witness statements and evidence. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office at 912-754-3449 or text a tip to anonymously to 847411. Tip 411 is also available online at http://www.effinghamsheriff.org/526/Tip411 .