Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an angry man holing up in his home with a gun(s). Expressed much anger toward responding deputies. Displayed handgun, threatened to shoot. Killed by deputy with rifle.
Victim's Name: John Pepper
Agency Responsible: Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: White
Date of Death: December 1, 2014
County: Anderson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban