Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Friday morning in Greenville County.
Shortly before 3:40 a.m. on September 4, deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Page Drive and White Horse Road following a report involving a suspicious person.
During the encounter, an officer-involved shooting occurred. Officials say the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
A Greenville County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot at least once during the incident. The deputy was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
The suspect was also shot at least once during the altercation. Authorities apprehended the suspect and transported them to a hospital for medical treatment.
SLED Investigation
As required in officer-involved shooting cases, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.
The deputies involved in the shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave while the investigation continues.
Officials have not released additional details about what led to the exchange of gunfire.
Critical Incident Briefing
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office says it plans to release a Critical Incident Community Briefing video providing a comprehensive overview of the incident.
The briefing is scheduled to be released on the Sheriff's Office YouTube page on October 19 at 8:00 a.m.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as authorities continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
