No state charges against Tiller

Chrissy Adams, 10th Circuit Solicitor, made this announcement this morning in the Hammond case:  “I have completed my review of the South Carolina Law
Enforcement Division’s (SLED) investigation into the shooting
death of Zachary Hammond on July 26, 2015 in Seneca, South
Carolina. After careful consideration of the facts of the case, a
thorough review of the State investigation, and an extensive review
of all applicable law, I have determined that no criminal charges
should be filed against Lt. Mark Tiller at the State level. I met
with the Hammond family today and have informed them of this
decision. A letter issuing my prosecutorial decision and closing the State’s
investigation has been forwarded to SLED. However, due to a
request by United States Attorney Bill Nettles, I will not be
releasing any additional information while the federal authorities
are making their charging determination.”