In the summer of 2018, the life of 36-year-old Kevin Henicks, a male resident of Florence, South Carolina, was cut short in a fatal shooting. On the evening of June 28th, officers from the Florence Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of Sopkin Avenue after reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered Henicks suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
As the investigation into the shooting unfolded, authorities detained one individual at the scene. This person was later identified as Eric Henicks. A thorough investigation was conducted by the Florence Police Department in conjunction with the 12th Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter.
After reviewing the evidence and the details of the incident, the authorities concluded that Eric Henicks had acted in self-defense. Consequently, no criminal charges were filed against him in connection with the shooting death of Kevin Henicks. The legal proceedings in the matter were closed, with the shooting being deemed a justified use of force under the law. The case did not proceed to a trial or result in any convictions.
