Crime
42-year-old William Mathis killed in Aiken shooting
An autopsy for Mathis is scheduled for next week in Newberry.
Aiken, South Carolina – A 42-year-old Aiken man, William Mathis, was fatally shot in a late-night incident on Wednesday.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office reported that Mathis was discovered with a gunshot wound by an officer responding to reports of gunfire on Columbia Avenue Northeast, near Chesterfield Street.
Despite being transported to Aiken Regional Medical Centers by emergency responders, Mathis succumbed to his injuries at 11:13 PM.
The shooting occurred shortly after 11:40 PM, prompting authorities to investigate the scene.
An autopsy for Mathis is scheduled for next week in Newberry.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the Aiken Department of Public Safety are actively working together to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No arrests have been made, and further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.