What's next for Spartanburg man charged with murder in Austin Aldridge's shooting death

A Spartanburg County man will be arraigned in court after being charged in the shooting death of Sheriff's Office deputy Austin Derek Aldridge.

Duane Leslie Heard, 63, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a deadly crime, according to warrants served by the State Law Enforcement Division Wednesday.

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Aldridge died from gunshot wounds after responding to a domestic call on on Chaffee Road. around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday.

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Heard was later shot by responding deputies and remains under medical care at a local hospital. He is expected to appear for an arraignment to have his charges formally read by a Spartanburg County magistrate, said Murray Glenn, a 7th Circuit Solicitor's Office spokesperson.

Since Heard is facing such serious charges, he is not eligible for bond and a circuit judge will be responsible for determining bond at a later date, Glenn said.

Heard's physical condition has not been released as of Thursday but he is expected to live, according to law enforcement.

He was shot twice by deputies after a brief pursuit, said Sheriff's Office spokesperson Lt. Kevin Bobo. Bobo said deputies caught up to Heard during a traffic stop, and he appeared to surrender, but then fired at deputies while deputies returned fire.

On Friday, June 24, at 11:30 a.m. Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright will host a media press conference at NewSpring Church, located at 399 Peachwood Centre Dr. Wright is expected to provide some updated information about the investigation of Deputy Aldridge’s murder.

SLED nor the Sheriff's Office have yet released incident reports or supplemental reports related to Tuesday's shootings.

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The Herald-Journal has submitted requests to both agencies for related documents under the Freedom of Information Act.

More information about the funeral and the processions will be provided after Deputy Aldridge's family has completed finalizing his obituary. 

This is a developing story. Check back for more information. 

Chalmers Rogland, a Wofford College graduate, covers public safety and breaking news for the Herald-Journal. Reach him via email at crogland@shj.com. Find him on Twitter @CRogland.