Death investigation on Sparkleberry Ln. in Aiken, victim identified

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office are investigating a recent death.

Deputies were called to the 1400 block of Sparkleberry Lane, Thursday just before 7 p.m.

Once there, deputies located an unresponsive man with an injury to his head. EMS later pronounced him dead at the scene.

The victim has been identified as 56-year-old William J. Collins.

61-year-old Vance Mack Flemming was arrested at the scene. He’s facing charges of Murder and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime.

He’s currently being held at the Aiken County Detention Center.

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