Lancaster County, Mar 4 (Agencies) : In yet another incident involving possible hate crime, an Indian-origin businessman was shot dead outside his home in Lancaster County in the US state of South Carolina.

According to a report, the incident took place when the victim was returning home from work.

The 43-year-old victim, identified as Harnish Patel, was found dead in the yard of his home. Police said that Patel closed his store at around 11:24 pm and left for home in his Toyota minivan.

Patel was the owner of the Speedee Mart. He is survived by his wife and young child.

Although no arrests have been made so far, police are looking for clues to the incident.

"We ask anyone with information he or she thinks might be related to this incident in any way to please contact us,” Sheriff Barry Faile was quoted as saying in the report.

"If you saw anything at the store, in the area of Craig Manor Road, or anywhere in between, let us know. Even if you think it is not important, it could be the lead that solves this case,” he added.