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Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Brandishing Gun at Deputy
1 Jun
Summary
- Aiken deputy faced a handgun during a burglary call in Graniteville.
- The suspect, Jacob Craven, was charged with attempted murder.
- A second suspect, Grady Owenby, was arrested for burglary and weapon possession.
In Aiken County, a tense burglary call on Connector Road in Graniteville escalated when a deputy encountered Jacob Craven. Craven allegedly retreated into a residence and then brandished a handgun, pressing it against the responding deputy's torso.
Responding to the immediate threat, another deputy discharged their firearm, striking Craven. Craven, 32, was hospitalized and subsequently arrested on May 28, charged by SLED with attempted murder. He also faces charges for first-degree burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime related to the March 6 incident. Unrelated grand larceny charges were also filed.
Grady Owenby, 51, was arrested on March 7 for first-degree burglary and weapon possession during a violent crime. Owenby was apprehended while attempting to flee the scene on March 6. He also faces separate charges for grand larceny.
