Man Dies, Two Deputies Injured After Altercation on Highway

LADSON, S.C. (AP) – A man involved in an altercation with Charleston County deputies on a highway has died.

Charleston County Deputy Major Eric Watson says the incident started Sunday afternoon when two deputies responded to a call about a person walking barefoot on Highway 78 and impeding traffic.

Watson says that after the officials approached the suspect, he got a hold of one of their batons and struck both officials with it. One of the deputies deployed a stun gun, but it was unable to stop the suspect.

The deputies eventually restrained the man with the help of bystanders.

The unidentified man was taken to the hospital, where he died. The deputies were also transported to the hospital for treatment.

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the incident.