South Carolina deputy shot while responding to domestic call; suspect in custody
A Spartanburg sheriff's deputy was shot and the suspect opened fire at other deputies after a brief chase
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A South Carolina sheriff's deputy was shot Tuesday and a suspect was in custody after a brief chase.
Deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic incident around 3:20 p.m. when one was shot as he approached the residence, FOX Carolina reported.
Paramedics took the injured deputy to a hospital. The suspect fled in a vehicle and was chased by authorities.
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At one point, they tried to stop him at an intersection but he acted as if he was preparing to surrender when he opened fire at deputies.
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A Spartanburg County Sheriff's deputy was shot Tuesday by a suspect, local reports said. (Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office)
He eventually crashed and ran into the woods. SWAT agents and K-9s were called and he was arrested. The suspect and deputy were both taken to a hospital. Their conditions were not disclosed.
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Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division have also responded to the scene, an agency spokesperson told Fox News.
In a Facebook message, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said "As this situation in Spartanburg unfolds PLEASE keep our brothers and sisters at Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office in your prayers."