Dequon Hill Obituary, Death; Coroner releases name of victim in overnight shooting

Dequon Hill Obituary, Death – A 27-year-old man was killed in a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. The victim has been identified as Dequon Hill by Coroner Darryl Ables.
Authorities reported that deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 5000 block of N. Silverton Street shortly after 2 a.m. in response to a call reporting gunfire in the area. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies began searching for signs of the reported shooting.
During their search, deputies located Hill in his vehicle, which was parked in the driveway of his residence. Officials said he was unresponsive when found, and it quickly became apparent he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel pronounced Hill dead at the scene at approximately 3:40 a.m. The coroner confirmed that the cause of death was due to gunshot injuries. An autopsy is scheduled to take place later in the week in Newberry to gather more details about the nature and extent of his injuries.
At this stage, investigators from both the Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding Hill’s death. Authorities have not yet released any information regarding potential suspects, motives, or the events leading up to the shooting.
Hill’s death has added to growing concerns over gun violence in the community. While police continue to search for answers, no arrests have been made and no persons of interest have been named publicly.
Officials are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in the investigation. They are hoping that tips from the public or surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses might shed light on what happened in the early morning hours.
As the investigation continues, Hill’s family and friends are left mourning his sudden and violent death. Community members have expressed shock and sadness, as the incident unfolded in what is usually a quiet residential area.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is expected to provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, authorities are focused on gathering evidence, interviewing potential witnesses, and piecing together the timeline of events that led to the fatal shooting.
The case remains open, and officials emphasize that anyone who might have seen or heard anything unusual in the area around the time of the incident should not hesitate to contact law enforcement. The combined efforts of the sheriff’s department and the coroner’s office aim to bring clarity and justice in the wake of this tragic loss.