Man kills himself during standoff with SWAT

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Story Published: Jun 26, 2009 at 1:34 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 26, 2009 at 1:34 PM EDT

BATH, S.C. - The Aiken County coroner tells NBC Augusta 26 News that Martin Jarrett committed suicide Friday morning when investigators came to his home to serve him with several warrants.

The SWAT team was called to his home Railroad Street in Bath. When they arrived the Jarrett was inside the home and would not let investigators inside.

Investigators say he fired 2 rounds then a short time late fired a third round.

The SWAT team then deployed tear gas and went inside the residence.
Jarrett was wanted in Columbia and Richmond Counties.

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Saturday, Jun 27 at 6:54 PM Katherine wrote ...

I don't know him and I pray for his family and friends,especially his daughter.I don't know what he was being arrested for but I've believed if you can hold on until tomorrow, things will look different. Nothing is as hopeless as death.

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Friday, Jun 26 at 7:08 PM Anonymous wrote ...

im his daughter and i loved him very much ... he will be dearly missed ... r.i.p. daddy

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Friday, Jun 26 at 5:34 PM rick wrote ...

boom boom pow

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Friday, Jun 26 at 3:31 PM Debra wrote ...

How sad. I don't know him, but he was some mother's son and for her my heart aches. Everyone makes bad choices at some point in our lives, we as parents aren't responsible for those choices. We still love our children and want the best for them. He felt hopeless at this point. My prayers go out for the family and friends.

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