Deputies were called to a home around 2:48 p.m. in reference to a domestic disturbance. Rickey Leonard Harris allegedly stepped out of his residence, stood on the front porch, and pointed a weapon at the two responding deputies, one of whom shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Rickey Leonard Harris
Agency Responsible: Pickens County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: October 19, 2019
County: Pickens
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5218
Geography: Suburban