Tilley said deputies and police went to the door closest to the stolen vehicle. After knocking on the door, two people came outside and told the law officers that the man they wanted was under the bed, Tilley said. Tilley said deputies and police asked Smith to come outside, but Smith refused. Tilley said that a short time later, the officers heard gunfire. Tilley said the officers were lifting up the bed when Smith shot at them with another gun he had. Four deputies and two police officers fired back.
Victim's Name: Casey Nicholas Smith
Agency Responsible: Anderson Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: September 1, 2013
County: Anderson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban