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Deputy Shot, Returns Fire Killing Assailant at Gun Show
15 Nov
Summary
- A deputy was shot at a gun show event and survived.
- The deputy returned fire, fatally shooting the assailant.
- The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the incident.
A deputy from Lexington County sustained a gunshot wound while providing security at Jamil Temple on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred during a gun and knife show organized by the South Carolina Arms Collectors Association. According to preliminary information from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, an attendee at the event shot the deputy.
The deputy, who was transported to a hospital, is currently in stable condition undergoing surgery. Officials have stated there is no continuing threat to the public. The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has confirmed its investigation into the shooting, a standard procedure for officer-involved incidents.
Details surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the deputy and the deceased individual, have not yet been disclosed. Rules for the association's shows typically ban loaded firearms, with exceptions for on-duty law enforcement, and require weapons to be secured.
