The Daily Gamecock

In Brief: 11/28/16

Machete-wielding man shot by police

A suspect is in serious condition after an officer-involved shooting in Aiken County, The State reports. Deputies from the Clearwater community in Aiken County  fired shots at the suspect armed with a machete and possibly a gun. SLED is investigating the incident, which is the 37th officer-involved shooting in South Carolina this year. No names have been released by officials.

Fire damages Columbia apartment complex

Four apartments have been damaged in a fire at Quail Run Apartments, WIS reports. No one was injured in the blaze that broke out early Sunday, but residents of the damaged homes were displaced. The fire is still under investigation by the Richland County Fire Marshal.

Marine honored at Carolina/Clemson game

A Clemson graduate was honored on the field at the Carolina/Clemson game for his heroism while serving in the Marine Corps, WLTX reports. Capt. Trey Kennedy is credited with saving four people trapped in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in late 2015. He was presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism, which is the highest non-combat decoration in both the Navy and Marines.


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