NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – A homicide investigation is underway in Aiken County, after a man was found shot dead in his home.
42-year-old Jason Miller of North Augusta is charged with murder in the death of his father, Bobby Miller.
He’s being held at the jail in Colquitt County, Georgia pending an extradition hearing.
Around 6:30pm Tuesday, police were called to a home on Dogwood Drive in North Augusta for a welfare check.
The home was unlocked and 65-year-old Bobby Miller was found dead on the floor of a bedroom closet.
Police say he’d been shot at least once in the head.
Colquitt County police contacted the Aiken County Sheriff’s office about the possible suspect, leading to Miller’s arrest.
As of July 8, Miller has been officially extradited and is now in the Aiken County jail.
An autopsy will be performed on Bobby Miller, Friday.
