Gloverville man arrested after allegedly shooting, killing woman on Lawana Dr.
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – 20-year-old Zayvian Patrick Butler of Gloverville, was arrested Friday night.
Butler is expected to be charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.
In the late evening of February 9th, around 11:24 pm, deputies were called to 518 Lawana Drive for a shooting.
When they arrived, deputies discovered several apparent bullet holes in the front door.
Deputies were told by witnesses that Butler was armed and suicidal. They were also told that Butler shot several rounds in the home including shooting a female inside.
Aiken County Sheriff's Office SWAT and additional first responders were called to the scene. After a period of crisis negotiations with Butler, he came out and surrendered withoutfurther incident.
Deputies found the deceased victim in a bedroom, lying on the floor, with an apparent gunshot wound to her face. She has been identified as 46-year-old Adrenne S. Richardson.
Investigators and the Aiken County Coroner's Office are continuing this investigation.
Butler was taken to the Aiken County Detention Center.
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