By Nicole Darrah, Fox News
One police officer was killed and six other law enforcement officers were wounded in South Carolina on Wednesday after officials reported an “active shooter” situation in Florence.
UPDATE: City of Florence spokesman John Wukela tells me that Terrence Carraway is the officer who died from his injuries. He had just received his 30-year service pin from the department. pic.twitter.com/oQGxbu4JaS
— Meg Kinnard (@MegKinnardAP) October 4, 2018
Three Florence County sheriff’s deputies and three other Florence police officers who were shot were all receiving medical attention, Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler confirmed at a news conference on Wednesday night.
The chief said all the sustained injuries were thought to have resulted from gunfire.
(Five law enforcement officers reportedly shot in Florence County, South Carolina. Courtesy of Fox News and YouTube. Posted on Oct 3, 2018.)
First pictures from near the scene: pic.twitter.com/iqMFEuwKwJ
— Steve Roth (@SteveRothNews) October 3, 2018
He said the department was assisting the sheriff’s office in responding.
A suspect was in custody after the episode, and that the active shooting is “over,” according to the Florence County Emergency Management Agency.
#BREAKING: One of the officers has died, according to Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken.
— Steve Roth (@SteveRothNews) October 3, 2018
UPDATE: A 20-year-old man inside the home was also shot. He is still alive at this time.
— Steve Roth (@SteveRothNews) October 3, 2018
Officials initially tweeted about the situation around 5 p.m. ET, and warned people to “stay away from the area.”
****Major Update****
The active shooting situation is over and the suspect is in custody. We are asking everyone to stay away from Vintage Place as there is still an active crime investigation in progress. pic.twitter.com/1OImJOjqXS— FCEMD (@FlorenceCoEMD) October 3, 2018
“We have FCSO along with City PD and other first responders handling the situation,” the agency tweeted.
President Trump tweeted that his “thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department tonight.”
He added: “We are forever grateful for what our Law Enforcement Officers do 24/7/365.”
My thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department tonight, in South Carolina. We are forever grateful for what our Law Enforcement Officers do 24/7/365. https://t.co/ZwDmDthItD
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 4, 2018
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called the shootings “simply devastating news,” and asked for prayers for the officers, their familes and “all of Florence.”
“The selfless acts of bravery from the men and women in law enforcement is real,” the governor said, “just like the power of prayer is real.”
This is simply devastating news from Florence. The selfless acts of bravery from the men and women in law enforcement is real, just like the power of prayer is real. (1/2)
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 3, 2018
“Heartbroken over the shooting involving the Florence area police officers,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. tweeted. “God bless those who choose to protect us and their families.”
Heartbroken over the shooting involving the Florence area police officers.
God bless those who choose to protect us and their families. We are keeping them in our prayers.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 4, 2018
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., tweeted that his “prayers” were with the officers and their families.
Prayers with injured officers in Florence and their families.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) October 3, 2018
“This is absolutely devastating,” Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., tweeted. “We are staying updated and sending our prayers to the police officers and their families.”
This is absolutely devastating. We are staying updated and sending our prayers to the police officers and their families. https://t.co/ylHS1XaG1z
— Congressman Tom Rice (@RepTomRice) October 3, 2018
Authorities said the shooting in Florence, roughly 80 miles east of Columbia, occurred in Vintage Place, an upscale neighborhood in the western part of the city.
This is a developing story; please check back for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Original post https://www.foxnews.com/us/south-carolina-shooting-leaves-1-officer-dead-6-others-wounded-police
Editor’s note: Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Carraway, the injured officers and their families, both blood and blue. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism in serving our communities. Officer Carraway, you have our gratitude and respect for your 30 years of service. You will not be forgotten Sir.
