Aiken Standard · Jun 12, 2026 · BY ERIN WEEKS [email protected]

Mother of teen slain in April shooting arrested for allegedly threatening victims with firearm

Shaniqua Simmons of Aiken was arrested by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office for unlawfully presenting or pointing a firearm.

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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

Released Jun 14, 2026

Aiken County, SC· Jun 10, 2026

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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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