AUGUSTA, Ga. - Sheriff's officials in eastern say they're investigating the death of a man who was shot to death in a motel room.

Richmond County Deputy Coroner Kenneth Boose told the Augusta Chronicle that 40-year-old Ralph Harrell was found with a gunshot wound to his chest early Sunday morning.

Investigators say they don't have anyone in custody and a detailed description of the shooter wasn't immediately available.

Details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear.