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Deadly Shooting in Graniteville Under Investigation

A deadly shooting in Graniteville early this morning in under investigation. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called around 2:40 am and told a black male was taken…

deadly shooting under investigation in Graniteville with one male shot early Saturday morning
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A deadly shooting in Graniteville early this morning in under investigation.

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called around 2:40 am and told a black male was taken to Wellstar MCG with at least one gunshot wound. Coroner Darryl Ables says 23-year-old Richard Carroll died as a result of his injuries.

Investigators say the shooting reportedly happened at the intersection of Sage Creek Boulevard and Bettis Academy Road.

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is asking the community for any information that could help with the investigation.

Contact the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (803) 648-6811. Those with tips can also send information online at www.aikencountysheriff.net.

Another Deadly Shooting in the Area this Week

A deadly shooting was reported three days ago in Augusta on Kingsgate Drive in Augusta that remains unsolved.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office found 46-year-old Travis Beard with at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to Wellstar MCG where he died a short time later.

Investigators say this is an active investigation and haven't released any other information about the shooting yet.

Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.