Officers approached Moretz at his home to question him about a missing man who was a friend of his. A standoff ensued which ended when Moretz walked out of his house with a rifle in hand and was fatally shot by a SWAT sniper. The dismembered remains of the friend were found in the house.
Victim's Name: Chad Moretz
Agency Responsible: Effingham County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: January 11, 2013
County: Effingham
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural