Suspect Commits Suicide By Cop

"AIKEN, SC — It is reported by Sgt. Jake Mahoney of Aiken Department of Public Safety that County and City officers responded to a 911 call around 10:17 a.m. for "shots being fired" at a home this morning, 5/17/12, at 221 Cherry Hills Drive in Aiken.

"Officers with the Aiken Department of Public Safety and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office secured the scene, entered the home, where they were faced with an armed suspect. The suspect was shot (not reported if suspect was shot by officers or anyone else within the home at this time) and transported to the GA HSU. No law enforcement officers were injured. Police found a deceased person within the home. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating. Other reports are indicating a domestic dispute or disturbance took place."

From the Aiken Leader...