Jackson, SCA Authorities in Aiken County are currently looking for clues in what is being treated as a homicide investigation after a 27-year-old Jackson man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in a residential neighborhood.
Deputies responded to reports of shooting at roughly two in the morning on the 5000 block of North Silverton Street, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. When they arrived, they found a man—later identified as Dequon Hill—in a car parked in his driveway, unconscious.
Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables stated that Hill was declared dead at the scene from gunshot wounds to the body at around 3:40 a.m. No other injuries were reported in the event, according to authorities.
No Suspects or Motive Identified
Law enforcement has not yet made any arrests or disclosed any information regarding potential suspects or the motive behind the fatal shooting.
According to Coroner Ables, there was no information regarding a shooter or shooters or anybody else engaged in the gunshots. An autopsy is anticipated to be conducted in Newberry later this week as part of the ongoing investigation in cooperation with the coroner’s office.
Whether the shooting took place inside the car or outdoors has not yet been made clear by the investigation. The crime scene is still being examined by authorities, who are also searching the vicinity for possible witnesses or security footage.
Public Asked to Come Forward With Tips
In order to piece together what happened to Dequon Hill, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and CrimeStoppers of South Carolina are asking for the public’s assistance. We encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be sent via CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or by calling the sheriff’s office at 803-642-1761. This site also accepts anonymous internet tips.
A Community on Edge
The shooting death has sparked worries in the Jackson community, as locals are frightened by the violence so close to home. Even if the situation seems to be resolved, local authorities stressed the importance of maintaining surveillance.
The sheriff’s office advises citizens to dial 911 right away in the event of an emergency.
Have you recently noticed any unusual activity in the area? Please contact us at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com with any ideas or safety concerns.
