Aiken County deputies responded to the 100 block of Teapot Road in Beech Island about 7:15 p.m. on December 19, 2025, after reports of gunfire. Officers found a man with at least one gunshot wound; he was identified as 30-year-old Demarcus Crawford of Beech Island. First responders began life-saving measures and he was transported to Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, Georgia, but was pronounced dead at 8:01 p.m.

The Aiken County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy would be performed in Newberry to determine the official cause and manner of death. In the days immediately after the shooting investigators had not identified suspects or made arrests. No motive or persons of interest had been released as the sheriff’s office continued its inquiry and asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Demarcus Crawford or was in the Teapot Road area that evening, can you share what you saw or heard?