Update on deadly officer shooting in Florence County, SC. One police officer was killed and four others law enforcement officers were wounded. https://t.co/sW38p2kjK7
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The initial cops shot were serving a warrant, then more cops were shot when they responded.
Via Fox News:
One police officer was killed and six other law enforcement officers were wounded in South Carolina on Wednesday after officials reported an “active shooter” situation in Florence.
Three Florence County sheriff’s deputies and three other Florence police officers who were shot were all receiving medical attention, Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler confirmed at a news conference on Wednesday night.
The chief said all the sustained injuries were thought to have resulted from gunfire. He said the department was assisting the sheriff’s office in responding.
A suspect was in custody after the episode, and that the active shooting is “over,” according to the Florence County Emergency Management Agency. Officials initially tweeted about the situation around 5 p.m. ET, and warned people to “stay away from the area.”
“We have FCSO along with City PD and other first responders handling the situation,” the agency tweeted.
President Trump tweeted that his “thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department tonight.” He added: “We are forever grateful for what our Law Enforcement Officers do 24/7/365.”