Sheriff: Deputy kills man after hour long police chase Wednesday morning

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County deputies say a suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting this morning.

Authorities say the incident happened on the 200 block of Hilton Yonce Road in Pelion around 5:30 a.m.

Deputies say this was a multi-jurisdictional pursuit in Richland County, Highway Patrol, & Lexington Police Department.

According to investigators, a Lexington police officer was responding to a report of someone breaking into cars on Mineral Springs Road.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says 26-year-old Zachary Kinard had two stolen guns and pointed one of the weapons at deputy Tyler Hazel, who fired back.

Lexington Police Department says the officer attempted a traffic stop but the driver of the vehicle didn’t stop.

Authorities say the officer confirmed the suspect stole a car, which led to a pursuit, where it was turned over to Highway Patrol.

Investigators say Richland County deputies then took over the pursuit that ended on in the Pelion area, where the shooting occurred.

According to authorities, a Richland County deputy fatally shot the suspect.

This incident remains under investigation.

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