Officer-involved shooting in Darlington County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office says there was an officer-involved shooting this morning.  According to SLED, deputies were in the process of serving an arrest warrant when the confrontation happened, resulting in the suspect being shot.

Investigators say a second person was also shot by law enforcement during the confrontation. Both were transported to a nearby hospital, and the extent of their injuries are not available at this time.

SLED says a deputy was also injured in a car crash associated with the incident.

No other injuries were reported.