Shooting in Beech Island Leaves One Critically Hurt Today
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at 12:30 am today in the 5000 block of Westminster Way in Beech Island.
Deputies said they found a male outside the apartment building with gunshot injuries to his abdomen. The victim, whose name has not been released, was transported to an area hospital where he is reported to be in critical condition.
“While searching for any other victims, deputies were shown by witnesses where multiple rounds had struck the apartment building,” according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office.
So far, authorities say there is no description of the suspect or suspects. An investigation is underway.
“If anyone has any information on this on-going case, we encourage them to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 648-6811. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can send us information to our website message center at www.aikencountysheriff.net.
Augusta Man Whose Body was Found in Aiken County Last Week was Murdered
We now know the cause of an Augusta man’s death, who was reported missing last month.
The body of 31-year-old Demon Parrish was found February 17 in a wooded area in the 3500 block of Silver Bluff Road near Atomic Road. The owner of the property discovered the body and notified police.
Parrish was last seen January 8 on Mill Street in Augusta. He was still active on social media the following day, then was never heard from again.
Parrish’s body was sent to Newberry for an autopsy, and results revealed he died from a gunshot wound. His death has been ruled a homicide.
In the meantime, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to look for 21-year-old Caleb White, who also goes by the name “Honcho,” for questioning in connection with Parrish’s disappearance last month.
Caleb White
White is known to frequent the 1200 block of Augusta Avenue as well as the 200 block of East Telfair Street. The Sheriff’s Office says White currently has an active felony warrant for Theft by Receiving Stolen Property.
If you have any information that could help locate White, contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 821-1080 or (706) 821-1020.
