Multiple Police Officers Shot In Florence, South Carolina

At least five police officers have been shot after an active shooter situation in Florence, South Carolina. One of them has died.

Three Florence County deputies and two Florence city officers were shot in an incident in the Vintage Place subdivision off Hoffmeyer Road in Florence, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.

FCSO has just confirmed that one city officer has died. Two other officers were described as “touch and go.” The suspect is in custody at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

BREAKING: Reports of deputies, police officers shot in Florence County, South Carolina https://t.co/HfH25XhkSo

— #WVTM13 (@WVTM13) October 3, 2018

BREAKING: Emergency management agency in Florence, South Carolina, tweets 'active shooting' situation is over, suspect in custody. https://t.co/c4fIl9TZOg

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 3, 2018

LIVE: Authorities say 5 South Carolina police officers have been shot in an active shooter situation https://t.co/OLeGwuk2An pic.twitter.com/boCsocVrST

— KATV News (@KATVNews) October 3, 2018

****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

praying for #Florence, SC, where 5 law enforcement officers have reportedly been shot, one of whom has passed away.

suspect is in custody.https://t.co/v4ugDuok06

— Jesse Lehrich (@JesseLehrich) October 3, 2018

DEVELOPING: one of the 5 law enforcement officers shot in #Florence, SC has died. Three Florence County sheriff's deputies & two city officers were shot. A suspect is in custody

— Robbin Simmons (@RobbinSimmons7) October 3, 2018

Prayers for these officers and their families. This is devastating.