WRDW · Jun 12, 2026 · Staff

Mom of slain teen faces weapon charges in Aiken County

The mother of a teen killed in an Aiken County shooting was arrested on two weapon charges after an April confrontation.

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Aiken County mother charged after deputies say she threatened two with gun

Deputies say the April 21 confrontation near Silver Bluff and Atomic roads involved a vehicle chase before two people were cornered and threatened with a firearm.

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Shaniqua Simmons

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Aiken County, SC· Jun 10, 2026

Weapons / Pointing And Presenting Firearms At A Person

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