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A Travelers Rest man is in custody in connection to a Monday shooting that deputies determined was an act of self-defense.
Jason Paul Sikkila, 40, of Phillips Meadow Way in Travelers Rest, was charged with stalking and assault and battery third degree.
More: Deputies investigating a shooting in northern Greenville County
Sikkila came to a man's home on Sam Langley Road in Travelers Rest and started a confrontation around 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to a statement from the Greenville County Sheriff's Office. The homeowner demanded that Sikkila leave but Sikkila refused and started to attack the man while the man was sitting in a vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The man then acted in self-defense and shot Sikkila at least one time, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Sikkila left the scene and was located later on Pine Log Ford Road. He was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been transported to the Greenville County jail, according to online jail records
Investigators determined that Sikkila and the other man are acquaintances.
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