Executive Summary
- Pickens County deputies responded to a shooting on Latham Road in Easley on Saturday morning.
- Authorities discovered a seriously injured adult male who later succumbed to his injuries.
- Law enforcement officials have classified the event as an isolated incident with no public threat.
EASLEY — Investigating agencies have confirmed that a fatal shooting incident occurring over the weekend presents no ongoing threat to the public. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) responded to the scene late Saturday morning following a distress call regarding a potential act of violence.
According to a release issued by the PCSO, the Communications Center received a 911 call at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, referencing a “possible shooting incident.” The response was directed to a residence located in the 400 block of Latham Road in Easley.
Upon arrival, deputies located a seriously injured adult male at the scene. While the initial police release noted the discovery of the injured subject, the subsequent involvement of the coroner confirms the fatality of the incident. Law enforcement officials have not yet released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin.
Investigative Outlook
The classification of this fatal shooting as an isolated incident indicates that investigators believe the event was specific to the parties involved rather than a random act of violence, thereby mitigating concerns regarding broader community safety. As the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office continues to process evidence from the Latham Road residence, the focus will likely shift toward establishing the motive and sequence of events. At this stage, no specific arrests or charges have been publicly announced by authorities.
