Friday, March 16, 2018

AKIEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) -- Investigators say Gary Dale Patton of Aiken is facing charges after he allegedly fired one of the two rifles he was carrying while approaching down the driveway towards authorities.

The 49-year-old is being charged with three counts each for Attempted Murder, Pointing and Presenting and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime.

Deputy Richard Sullivan, who has been with the Aiken County Sheriff's

Office since November 2012, is reportedly on administrative leave as required.

The investigation is still on-going by SLED and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.

More information will be released as more becomes available.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) -- A man was taken to an area hospital in stable condition after being shot twice by an officer.

Reportedly, the ACSO deputies and New Ellenton Police Officers responded to the 1100 block of Colbert Bridge Road after a call came concerning a disturbance between family members.

When authorities arrived they were told by the caller that the male suspect had access to weapons at the residence.

The male suspect was seen coming toward the officers with two rifles. The officers ordered the suspect to drop the guns but the suspect fired one of the weapons instead. An officer returned fire.

No officers were injured. SLED and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

More information is said to be released as it becomes available.

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) -- Deputies responded to a disturbance around 7:30 this evening on Colbert Bridge Road.

Right now there are reports of a suspect being shot. According to reports, when ACSO arrived, the subject allegedly shot one of the deputies. The deputy was said to have returned fire and struck the suspect.

The suspect was taken to the hospital.

There is no further information to report at this time. News 12 will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.