The suspect in a bank robbery at a Bank of America in Pawleys Island was shot following a police chase.
According to Jason Lesley with the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, a man went into the Bank of America at 10267 Ocean Hwy just before closing time, passed a note to the teller and walked out with money. The man did not show a weapon.
After the robbery, the man led deputies on a chase into Charleston County where the shooting happened “during a traffic stop.“ The suspect was taken to MUSC for treatment.
According to a press release from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect’s car stopped for deputies from both departments on Highway 17 near Doe Plantation Road. A Charleston County Deputy shot the suspect while attempting to take the suspect into custody.
The deputy was not injured and is currently on administrative leave, with pay. SLED is investigating.
This is a developing story. Count on News13 for updates.
