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crime2 years ago

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Aiken County: Victim's Identity Revealed

A man, identified as Christopher H. Whittle, was shot and killed by a deputy in Aiken County, South Carolina, after firing multiple shots at law enforcement while barricaded inside a home. The incident occurred after deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of Whittle threatening neighbors with a firearm. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been called in to conduct an investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Shootings: Suspects Killed in Officer-Involved Incidents in Aiken County and Somerset

Aiken County deputies responded to a call about a person threatening neighbors with a firearm on Hamelin Road. Upon arrival, they encountered Christopher H. Whittle, who was barricaded and firing rounds from the residence. After attempts at negotiation, Whittle was shot and killed by deputies. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is now investigating the incident.

accidents2 years ago

Fatal Crashes Claim Lives in Aiken and Greenville Counties

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Aiken County, South Carolina. The accident occurred when a 2007 Dodge Caliber collided with a 2017 Subaru SUV as the SUV attempted to make a left turn onto Wagener Road. Both drivers were taken to the hospital, and the driver of the SUV passed away 10 days later. The passenger in the SUV was unharmed. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the incident.

accident2 years ago

Fatal car crashes claim multiple lives in South Carolina counties.

A fatal accident occurred in Aiken County on Saturday night when a pickup truck traveling west on SC-4 overturned and crashed, resulting in the death of the driver, identified as 36-year-old Cornelius Tyler. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and the Aiken County Coroner's Office is assisting with a pending toxicology analysis.