News Summary

Christopher H. Langley, 23, was arrested in Aiken County for allegedly making gun threats during a domestic dispute at a hotel. The confrontation escalated after an argument related to personal issues, leading Langley to retrieve and point a firearm at the victims. He faces multiple serious charges, including domestic violence and firearms offenses, and is being held on a $30,000 bond.

Aiken County – Christopher H. Langley, a 23-year-old resident of Ridge Spring, was arrested on May 4 for allegedly making gun threats towards a woman and another individual during a domestic dispute at a local hotel. The incident unfolded around midnight at the Days Inn located at 2654 Columbia Highway.

According to reports, the altercation began after Langley and the woman, who had been drinking, started arguing over issues related to the woman’s child’s father and the availability of cigarettes. In a concerning escalation of the argument, Langley is accused of retrieving a firearm from a safe within their hotel room and pointing it towards the woman and a third party present during the incident. Reports indicate that Langley mimicked the sound of a gun firing by clicking the weapon while pointing it at them.

Aiken County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene following a call from the woman, who reported the threatening behavior. Upon arrival, officers discovered a loaded firearm in the hotel room, confirming that there was one round in the chamber and another in the magazine. Additionally, another round of the same make and caliber was located on the floor of the hotel room.

As a result of the incident, Langley is facing multiple charges. These include:

• Domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature: This felony charge is serious, carrying a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years.
• Assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature: Also classified as a felony, this charge is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
• Two counts of pointing and presenting a firearm: Each count is a felony that could result in up to five years in prison and/or a discretionary fine.
• Possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime: This felony adds an additional five years in prison unless the sentence is for death or life in prison.

Following his arrest, an Aiken County magistrate set a substantial bond for Langley, which totals $30,000 for the domestic violence charge, $20,000 for the assault and battery charge, $10,000 for each count of pointing and presenting a firearm, and $5,000 for the possession charge. Langley is currently being held at the Aiken County detention center.

To protect the privacy of those involved in the case, the identity of the alleged victim has not been disclosed. The severity of the situation highlights concerns regarding domestic violence and the potential dangers associated with firearms in heated disputes.

This incident raises awareness regarding the ongoing issues of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help in such situations. Authorities continue to encourage individuals in similar circumstances to reach out to local services available for assistance and protection.

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• Post and Courier: Aiken County Crime at Days Inn
• Wikipedia: Domestic Violence
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• Google Search: Aiken County crime shooting
• WFXG: Aiken County Man Charged with Kidnapping
• Google Scholar: Aiken County violence and firearms
• Augusta Press: Monetta Murder Arrests
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Domestic Violence
• WJBF: Arrest Made After Domestic Violence Shooting
• Google News: Aiken County domestic violence

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