Deputy shoots dead gunshow patron who fired first

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 22:31 · Archive

A patron at a gun show at Jamil Temple in South Carolina shot a Lexington County deputy working security, who returned fire and killed the suspect.

A shooting took place at a gun show at Jamil Temple in the Harbison area near Columbia, South Carolina. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a patron at the event shot a deputy who was providing security. The deputy returned fire, fatally striking the suspect.

The wounded deputy was taken to hospital and is in surgery in stable condition, according to his medical team. The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will investigate the shooting as part of standard procedure.

Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public following the incident. Drivers in the area near Jamil Road and St. Andrews Road were advised to anticipate delays and seek alternate routes as the scene remained active for much of the afternoon.

How it is being reported

• Large law enforcement presence reported near Jamil TempleA large law enforcement presence is visible near Jamil Temple in the Harbison area, according to video from South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic cameras.WISTV · 14 Nov, 19:42
• Suspect killed, Lexington County deputy shot during gun show at Jamil TempleA large law enforcement presence is visible near Jamil Temple in the Harbison area, according to video from South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic cameras.Live5News · 14 Nov, 19:42

In this story: Jamil Temple · Lexington County Sheriff's Department · South Carolina · Harbison · State Law Enforcement Division

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