HUGER, SC (WCBD) – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis says all deputies are okay, but the suspect in Tuesday’s shooting incident is deceased.
Sheriff Lewis said the incident began when a deputy attempted to pull a suspect over in Huger.
At that time, the suspect opened fire on the deputy, leaving the law enforcement officer trapped behind their vehicle.
Photos tweeted out by BCSO shows a vehicle unit riddled with bullet holes. Sheriff Lewis says several vehicles were damaged in the shootout which lasted for about 30 minutes.
We’re told deputies tried to negotiate with the suspect who is now deceased.
No other injuries were reported.
Count on us for the very latest as we learn more about this incident.
Here is the press release regarding the shooting incident this afternoon in Huger. All law enforcement officers are okay. We would like to thank the public for their prayers. #CHSNEWS #ThinBlueLine 💙 pic.twitter.com/3MxQIrXpcK— Berkeley Co Sheriff (@BerkCoSheriff) February 27, 2019
Sheriff Lewis is briefing the media now about the situation that occurred in Huger. All deputies are okay. The suspect is deceased. More information to follow. #CHSNEWS pic.twitter.com/TLBiqvHojO— Berkeley Co Sheriff (@BerkCoSheriff) February 26, 2019
This is the damage that a Deputy’s vehicle sustained during the shooting incident on Waterfowl Lane in Huger. BCSO is preparing to do a press conference now. #chsnews pic.twitter.com/mHxWdPz1iK— Berkeley Co Sheriff (@BerkCoSheriff) February 26, 2019
