Crime
42-year-old William Mathis killed in Aiken shooting
An autopsy for Mathis is scheduled for next week in Newberry.

Aiken, South Carolina – A 42-year-old Aiken man, William Mathis, was fatally shot in a late-night incident on Wednesday.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office reported that Mathis was discovered with a gunshot wound by an officer responding to reports of gunfire on Columbia Avenue Northeast, near Chesterfield Street.
Despite being transported to Aiken Regional Medical Centers by emergency responders, Mathis succumbed to his injuries at 11:13 PM.
The shooting occurred shortly after 11:40 PM, prompting authorities to investigate the scene.
An autopsy for Mathis is scheduled for next week in Newberry.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the Aiken Department of Public Safety are actively working together to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No arrests have been made, and further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
14-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Selma, 17-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

SELMA, AL – A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.
The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Later that evening, Selma City Schools identified the victim as Jamarj Acoff in an official statement.
“This is a challenging time for us all as we deal with the loss,” Selma Interim Superintendent Darryl Aikerson stated.
Authorities arrested a 17-year-old suspect on Saturday afternoon in connection with Acoff’s murder.
The suspect’s name has not been released due to their status as a juvenile.
The 17-year-old is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Detention Center, pending a court hearing.
At this time, police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
In light of the tragedy, Selma City Schools announced that grief counseling services will be available for students upon their return to school on Monday.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Selma Police Department as the investigation continues.