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AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. – Tragedy struck on Monday evening in Aiken County as the sheriff’s office confirmed a shooting that left one young man dead and another injured. The incident unfolded in the 100 block of Goodman Road in Jackson, South Carolina.
Authorities were alerted and promptly arrived at the scene shortly after 6:30 p.m. on April 13. Sadly, they found 17-year-old Kahlil Simmons, who had succumbed to gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at 7:13 p.m. His body is set to be transported to Newberry later this week for a detailed autopsy.
The second victim, also a male, survived the incident and was rushed to the hospital to receive medical care for his injuries. The extent of his injuries and his current condition have not been disclosed.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has launched a comprehensive search operation, deploying a drone team and K-9 units to scour the area for a suspect. Meanwhile, investigators and forensic experts are actively working on the case, piecing together the events that led to this unfortunate incident.
There is currently a drone team and K-9s searching in the area for a suspect, as investigators and the forensic team continue with the case.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s
Office at (803) 642-1761.
This is a developing story. Count on NewsChannel 6 for more information.