Victim found shot later dies
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death of a 24-year-old Aiken man found left for dead on the side of Green Road in Aiken Wednesday, officials said.
Donald Hickman Jr. was taken to the Medical College of Georgia with multiple gunshot wounds around 6 p.m., officials said.
He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving, said Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton.
The man was found about 5:30 p.m. by a passing motorist who reported seeing the man lying in the roadway, according to officials. Green Road runs off S.C. 278.
It is the 16th homicide reported in Aiken County this year and the fourth reported in less than a week.
The body will be taken to Newberry later today for autopsy.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (800) 922-9709. Individuals also should call CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at (888) CRIME-SC. Callers can remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of between $50 and $1000.
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