South Carolina Police Officer in Patrol Vehicle Wounded in Ambush Shooting at Law Enforcement Parking Lot
What to Know
- The shooting happened around 1:49 a.m. on January 11 at the Greenville Law Enforcement Center.
- The officer was inside a patrol vehicle when he was shot multiple times and was later treated and released from the hospital.
- The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which was later located by law enforcement within Greenville County.
GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- A Greenville Police Department officer was shot early Sunday while seated in a patrol vehicle at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center, located at 4 McGee St.
The shooting occurred at approximately 1:49 a.m. on Jan. 11. Police said the officer was inside the vehicle when he was shot multiple times. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle immediately after the shooting, according to a news release.
The officer was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital, treated for his injuries, and later released. He is recovering at home with his family, police said.
Investigators identified a suspect connected to the shooting, and the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office later located the suspect vehicle within its jurisdiction. No arrest information or charges were announced.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been requested to conduct an independent investigation. The Greenville Police Department said it is fully cooperating and directed all additional questions about the incident to SLED.