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North Augusta Standoff Ends Peacefully After 90 Minutes
3 Jun
Summary
- A 90-minute negotiation ended a barricade situation in North Augusta.
- Suspect allegedly pointed a BB gun at a victim before barricading.
- Suspect arrested and charged with pointing firearm and breach of peace.
Law enforcement in North Augusta spent approximately 90 minutes negotiating with a man barricaded in a residence, bringing a tense situation to a peaceful resolution on the night of June 1.
Aiken County deputies responded to a disturbance on Carolina Springs Road. A victim reported that suspect Treasure McKie had allegedly sprayed her with water and then pointed a firearm at her. This weapon was later determined to be a BB gun.
The suspect then reportedly entered the residence. Deputies secured the area, evacuating neighbors and blocking the road as they attempted to make contact with McKie. The situation escalated, prompting the involvement of SWAT and negotiators.
Following the lengthy negotiation period, the suspect emerged from the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. McKie has been booked at the Aiken County detention center and faces charges including pointing and presenting firearms at a person and aggravated breach of peace.
