EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office are currently investigating the shooting death of a 21-year old male that occurred at 123 Donna Lane in Easley around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 3.
According to PCSO Chief Deputy Chad Brooks, upon the arrival of deputies at this location, they observed a female subject attempting to render aid to a male subject in the yard who had an apparent gunshot wound(s). The male subject later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased, he said.
“Based on information obtained in the early stages of the investigation; Detectives believe that this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate danger to the public,” said Brooks in a statement. “Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to conduct interviews with witnesses, relatives, friends and acquaintances.”
The Pickens County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 21-year-old Cory Ryder Vickery.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office at 864-898-5500 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC.
Reach Kasie Strickland at 864-855-0355.