SLED IDs Aiken County armed suspect shot in officer confrontation

SALLEY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has called in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to conduct an investigation into an officer-involved shooting.

Responding to a 911 call early Sunday morning, deputies encountered an armed man, identified as Cody Talley, 30, around Depot Avenue.

The 911 caller reported that the suspect showed up armed at her home and left.

Responding deputies said they searched the area, where they found Talley walking with the firearm.

After finding Talley, he refused to put down his shotgun and continued to walk away, deputies said.

Later during , Talley put down the shotgun and placed one hand behind his back into his waistband, where he continued to refuse commands from deputies, according to authorities.

After being struck with a beanbag round, Talley pointed a handgun at deputies and fired, authorities said.

Deputies returned fire, hitting the suspect.

After being taken into custody, deputies rendered aid until Aiken County emergency medical crews arrived.

The suspect was stable and taken to an area hospital for treatment.

No deputies were injured. This investigation is being handled by SLED.

The incident was the 39th officer-involved shooting in South Carolina in 2023. This is the third officer-involved shooting for the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office this year.

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