10/14/2021
For Immediate Release
Chuck James, Captain
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office
Around 7:00 PM on October 13th, 2021, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a shooting incident on Zion Heights Court in Easley, South Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female at the residence who informed deputies that she had shot an adult male resident following a heated altercation. While clearing the property, deputies located an adult male deceased with visible injuries that are characteristics of a gunshot wound.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office. At this time, no one has been taken into custody during the early stages of the investigation as Detectives continue to conduct interviews and gather evidence.
Any inquiries concerning the identity of the victim should be directed to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office.