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David Vernon Milton

Age : 70

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 06/05/2026

Location : Roger Drive

City : Pelzer

County : Anderson

State : South Carolina

Agency : Anderson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/05/2026, deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance on Roger Drive in Pelzer. According to authorities, deputies encountered 70-year-old David Vernon Milton, who was armed with a screwdriver. During the encounter, a deputy opened fire, striking Milton. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was requested to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting, which remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wspa.com/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-anderson-county/
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/06/06/coroners-office-responding-deputy-involved-shooting-pelzer-officials-say/