Police: Suspect shot after hitting officer with car

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting with the Columbia Police Department. Details are limited at this time, but here’s what we know. It happened Friday morning at the corner of Center and Chestnut Streets. A spokesperson says the officer was on routine patrol and looked into possible drug use from the suspect’s parked car before the incident. Then apparently the suspect hit the officer with the car. The officer is said to be okay. As for the suspect, that individual was reportedly shot. Their condition was not immediately available. ABC Columbia has a crew at the scene and will bring you more information as it becomes available.