After reviewing the investigative file related to the shooting of Scott Spivey, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law applies in this case. The legal opinion was provided to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) after multiple career prosecutors within the Attorney General’s Office independently reached the same conclusion.
According to a statement from the office, “Under South Carolina’s Protection of Persons and Property Act, individuals have the right to defend themselves if they reasonably believe they are in imminent danger. Also known as the ‘Stand Your Ground’ statute, immunity from prosecution is provided in certain circumstances where the use of deadly force is deemed lawful.”
The office said it has continued to review all information and evidence provided by law enforcement, including eyewitness statements, toxicology reports, video evidence, and forensic analysis. The legal analysis has not changed following these reviews.
“Our office takes every loss of life seriously and remains committed to pursuing justice. If new material evidence comes to light, whether through the ongoing civil proceedings, further investigation, or new reports to law enforcement, we are fully prepared to reevaluate the case,” according to their statement.
Officials encouraged anyone with relevant information about the incident to contact law enforcement. “The pursuit of justice does not expire, and we remain open to all credible evidence that could change the legal landscape of this case.”
The Attorney General’s Office emphasized that its analysis pertains only to facts surrounding Scott Spivey’s shooting and declined comment on other pending investigations.
