Deputies responded to Putman Street at about 4:45 p.m. in response to an alarm on an building. James Michael Chappell came out from a detached building behind a house, and when deputies challenged him, he ran back inside the building. Chappell allegedly yelled that he had a hostage and came out with a woman and armed with a firearm. At least one deputy shot and killed Chappell.
Victim's Name: James Michael Chappell
Agency Responsible: Greenville County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: White
Date of Death: October 16, 2017
County: Greenville
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 3039
Geography: Suburban