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Here’s the mug shot of the suspect accused of ambushing law enforcement officers, killing one

ABC Columbia Staff,

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – The 74-year-old suspect accused of ambushing law enforcement officers and opening fire on them Wednesday, has been booked into jail. Frederick Hopkins was released from a medical facility Friday evening and taken to jail. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, which is handling the investigation, Hopkins will be held in the Alvin S. Glenn Detention…
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Florence law enforcement officers were ambushed, “shot without warning”

ABC Columbia Staff,

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – The Sheriff in charge of investigating the shooting of multiple law enforcement officers in Florence described it as an ambush. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott shared new information during a news conference Friday (10/5). He says the first law enforcement officers were shot as soon as they got out of the car, without warning. “It was…
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Hazmat situation shuts down I-26 EB near Irmo; overnight delays expected

ABC Columbia Staff,

UPDATE (7:26 a.m.) – According to SCDOT officials, portions of I-26 Eastbound near mile marker 104 (Piney Grove Road) will remain closed this morning. An overnight collision damaged the pavement, requiring removal and replacement of the riding surface. SCDOT says they are expediting repairs. Motorists can expect heavy congestion in this area and are advised to seek alternate routes. UPDATE…