05-11-21
For Immediate Release
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of Easley Man as a Homicide
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office are currently investigating the death of an Easley man as a homicide after being found dead yesterday morning at his residence located at 207 Shade Tree Circle.
The victim who is an adult male was found deceased with a visible injury that is characteristic of a gunshot wound. No weapon was found at the scene. Preliminary investigation is that the victim resides at the residence.
The Sheriff’s Office has not taken anyone into custody during the early stages of the investigation as Sheriff’s Detectives continue to conduct interviews with relatives, friends and acquaintances. However, Detectives also believe that this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate danger to the public.
Inquiries concerning the identity of the victim should be directed to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 898-5500 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC.