Suspect Killed, Deputy Injured in Aiken County Shootout Following Vehicle Chase
A suspect, identified as 38-year-old Amanda Buckner, was killed in a shootout with Aiken County deputies following a vehicle chase. A deputy was also injured in the exchange of gunfire, which occurred in the area of Corry Lane, Powell Pond…
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 6, 2026 —
Aiken County, South Carolina – A pursuit involving Aiken County deputies concluded in a fatal shootout on Monday, resulting in the death of a suspect and injuries to a deputy. The suspect has been identified as 38-year-old Amanda Buckner.
The incident began when deputies responded to a report concerning a vehicle that had reportedly left the scene of a crash. Authorities initiated a vehicle chase that extended through areas including Corry Lane, Powell Pond Road, and Scotch Lane in Aiken County. The chase culminated in an exchange of gunfire between Buckner and the deputies.
During the shootout, Buckner sustained fatal injuries. A deputy also sustained injuries during the exchange of gunfire and received medical attention. Further details regarding the deputy’s condition were not immediately available.
The specific timeline of events leading up to the shootout and the precise cause of the initial crash were not provided. State and local law enforcement agencies are expected to conduct investigations into the incident, as is standard procedure in cases involving officer-involved shootings and fatalities.
No further information regarding the identities of the involved deputies or the extent of the deputy’s injuries has been released at this time. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) typically investigates such incidents, but their involvement was not confirmed in the initial report.
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