In the late summer of 2014, the life of 33-year-old Herman Leon 'Ox' Scott came to a sudden and violent end in Anderson, South Carolina. On the evening of August 23rd, events unfolded that resulted in Scott being fatally shot. According to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred during what was believed to be an attempted robbery.
The investigation into the death of Herman Scott, a male resident of Anderson, concluded that he was a suspect in a robbery.
The individual he allegedly targeted was armed and fired their weapon, striking Scott. Another person was also wounded during the incident. Following a review of the evidence and the circumstances surrounding the shooting, law enforcement officials determined that the shooter acted in self-defense.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office announced that no charges would be filed against the individual who shot Herman Scott. The decision was based on South Carolina's 'Castle Doctrine' law, which allows individuals to use deadly force to protect themselves from death or serious bodily harm in their home, vehicle, or business. Investigators concluded that the shooter had a reasonable fear for their life and was justified in their actions. Consequently, no arrests were made in connection with the death of Herman Scott, and he was identified as the sole suspect in the attempted robbery.
