Man Identified in Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Aiken County Today
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been called to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting early this morning in Aiken County.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the 300 block of Hamelin Road at 2:47 a.m. today to a report a man threatening neighbors with a firearm.
Investigators say the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Christopher H. Whittle, barricaded himself inside a home and allegedly fired multiple rounds at deputies. He was shot by a deputy. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables says Whittle was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. An autopsy will be performed Tuesday in Newberry.
A news release says, “SWAT and negotiators responded. The investigation is being handled by SLED and the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.”
No other information has been released yet.
