Officer-involved shooting death in Pickens County

Pickens County deputies were involved in a shooting death Sunday at the residence at 278 Nursery Road, Easley.  The Sheriff’s Office announces the death there of Rickey Leonard Harris, and says the 61-year old Harris died during a call to investigate a domestic disturbance.  According to the Sheriff’s Office, details from an internal review confirm Harris exited the home onto the front porch with a weapon that he pointed at deputies.  A deputy fired one shot, striking Harris in the chest.  Sheriff Rick Clark has asked for help from the state police to investigate the circumstances of the shooting.  “The Office of Professional Standards, which is the internal affairs unit of the sheriff’s office, was directed by Sheriff Clark to investigate the incident independent of the criminal investigation that is being conducted by SLED.  Two deputies were on scene at the time of the shooting, both of which have been placed on paid administrative leave, per sheriff’s office policy, pending the outcome of the internal review….”