Officer involved shooting Saturday morning, Sumter County

COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputy is home after a shooting incident Saturday morning. 

Officials say Sr. Cpl. Nelson Rosario responded to a call regarding a hostile person in Pinewood. Law enforcement was told the subject threatened to kill a family member. The person assaulted and overpowered Rosario during a verbal exchange, causing the deputy to fire his weapon, injuring the subject. 

Sr. Cpl. Nelson Rosario
Courtesy: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

The subject was airlifted to a hospital for treatment to injuries that are not expected to be life-threatening.  

Rosario was treated for injuries at a medical facility and was released. 

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating. 

According to officials, Rosario was placed on administrative duty while SLED conducts their investigation. “I feel confident that Sr. Cpl. Rosario acted appropriately in the situation given the circumstances,” Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said.