RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — Deputies say a man who was fatally shot after breaking into a South Carolina apartment acted as the aggressor, and the shooter will not face charges after investigators ruled the incident a justifiable homicide.
According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at an apartment complex along Bayfield Road.
Intruder Kicks In Door Before Being Shot
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound inside the residence. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Officials said the apartment’s occupant told investigators that the man had kicked in the door to gain entry. In response, the resident retrieved a firearm and fired at the intruder.
Investigation Confirms Self-Defense
Detectives interviewed witnesses and reviewed the evidence before concluding that the shooter’s actions were legally justified under South Carolina’s self-defense laws…