Crime & Courts

Overnight shooting leaves one dead in Aiken. Deputies now searching for suspect

A Midlands man has died following a shooting in Aiken County on Dec. 19, 2025, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Midlands man has died following a shooting in Aiken County on Dec. 19, 2025, according to the sheriff’s office. Getty Images

One person is dead following a Friday night shooting, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Teapot Road in Aiken, according to a news release. Details surrounding the shooting were not immediately available.

The victim, identified as 30-year-old Demarcus Crawford, was transported to an area hospital and pronounced dead at 8:01 p.m., according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.

No suspects have been identified as the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and coroner’s office continue to investigate the shooting, according to the release.

Javon L. Harris
The State
Javon L. Harris is a crime and courts reporter for The State. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Before coming to South Carolina, Javon covered breaking news, local government and social justice for The Gainesville Sun in Florida. Support my work with a digital subscription
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