A suspect is in custody and officials say the area is now safe.
A shooter on Wednesday shot seven police officers in a residential neighborhood in Florence County, South Carolina, killing at least one officer, according to local officials.
“This area is safe. The suspect is in custody,” Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone told reporters at a press conference Wednesday night.
Three Florence County sheriff’s deputies and three other Florence police officers who were shot were all receiving medical attention, according to Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler. Authorities said the officer who died was from the police department.
President Donald Trump has offered his “thoughts and prayers” to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department:
The story is still developing. Here’s what we know, and don’t, so far.
Author: German Lopez
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