An Aiken county man in the hospital shot several times after ramming a police car early Tuesday, then going after the officer with a knife. SLED is investigating as in all police shooting incidents. First reports say, it started when an Aiken Police officer was dispatched to break up a fight at a Circle K gas station, shortly before 2 AM.
Witnesses say a man, identified as 30-year-old Richard Dale McCarty, ran to his car, rammed the officer's cruiser several times and was trying to stab him when backup units arrived.
Officers fired at McCarty, he's now in the hospital. The officer was treated for minor injuries. No other law enforcement personnel were hurt.





