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crime2 years ago

"Fatal Officer-Involved Incidents Rock South Carolina"

A suspect in a double homicide was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Landrum, South Carolina, after law enforcement located him at a residence and he brandished a firearm. The suspect, who had a close relationship with the two victims, was recently released from jail on bond and was wearing an ankle monitor. The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the shooting, and six law enforcement members have been placed on leave as standard procedure.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Shootout with Deputies: New Details Released in Greenville Co.

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office has released additional details about a fatal shootout that occurred in September at The Trophy Club in South Carolina. Deputies and a Greenville Police Department officer responded to reports of a man discharging a firearm in the parking lot. The individual, identified as Matthew Edward Healey, was engaged by law enforcement, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. Healey was injured and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident is still under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to determine if the officers' actions were within the scope of the law. Both the deputy and the officer involved have been cleared by their respective offices after internal investigations.

crime2 years ago

Investigation Underway into Multiple Shootings in Greenville County

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is investigating multiple reports of shots fired in the White Horse Road Extension area. Deputies found casings on the ground and discovered that a house and at least one vehicle were hit. No suspect is in custody and no injuries have been reported. Authorities believe this was an isolated incident and are seeking more information from the public.

crime2 years ago

Tragic Discovery: Two Dead Bodies Found in Greer Home After Child's Distress Call

Two people, identified as Angelica Aquino and Jonathan Sherrill, were found dead inside a home in Greer, South Carolina, after a child called 911 reporting loud popping noises. Both victims displayed signs of trauma and had suffered at least one gunshot wound. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause and manner of death.

missing-person2 years ago

Multiple Missing Persons Cases in South Carolina Resolved

Molly Anne McKenzie, a 53-year-old woman from South Carolina, has been reported missing after failing to arrive at a relative's residence in Asheville. She was last seen driving a red 2011 Ford Escape and was wearing grey pants and a white shirt. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case, and her body was later found near an abandoned building in Fletcher, North Carolina, with no foul play suspected.

crime2 years ago

Violent Night in Greenville: Shooting and Break-In Suspects in Custody

Three people were injured in a shooting during a large gathering at the Staunton Bridge Community Center in Greenville County. The victims are expected to survive, and there are no suspects in custody. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and asking anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers.

crime2 years ago

K-9 Fatally Shot While Biting Deputy in South Carolina

A K-9 with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina was shot and killed, and a deputy was injured during a non-training activity at the deputy's home. The deputy, an experienced K-9 handler, was unexpectedly bit by the 2 1/2-year-old male Belgian Malinois. The dog failed to release despite repeated verbal commands and multiple attempts by witnesses to pull the dog off. A family member of the deputy, who lives nearby, shot the dog while trying to help the deputy. The GCSO Office of Professional Standards was notified and is reviewing the incident.

missing-person2 years ago

Search underway for missing and endangered woman in Upstate South Carolina

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is searching for 46-year-old Marykate Brailsford, who was last seen in Taylors, South Carolina, on Saturday evening. Brailsford is in need of immediate medical attention and left the area in a silver Nissan Rogue with a South Carolina tag reading "UIT-838". Anyone with information is asked to call 911.