Lexington County Deputy injured, suspect dead in shooting

LEXINGTON CO, SC (WOLO)— According to Lexington County Deputies, there is no threat to the public associated with a shooting at Jamil Temple Saturday afternoon.

Deputies say a patron at the event, at Jamil Temple, shot a Lexington County deputy who was working security. The deputy returned fire, fatally striking the suspect.

The deputy was taken to the hospital. He is in surgery and in stable condition, according to his medical team.

Drivers near the Jamil Road and St. Andrews Road area should expect delays and seek alternate routes as the scene will be active for much of the afternoon, say deputies.

SLED will be investigating this shooting, in accordance with standard procedure.