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SLED investigates officer involved shooting in Lexington Co.

SLED logo Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer involved shooting. The incident took place Wednesday June 21 in Lexington County. According to SLED agents, they went to a West Columbia home to serve an arrest warrant for 29 year old Shavon Marquise Wright. Authorities say when they arrived at the home Wright…

Governor McMaster and officials urge lawmakers to increase illegal gun possession penalties, pass bond reform

Isle of Palms Chief Kevin Cornett and SLED's Chief Mark Keel joined the governor to push for new legislation.

“So before the General Assembly goes home in May, they need to pass bond reform and they need to see that we slam that revolving door, and have graduated penalties for committing these crimes with these illegal guns,” says Governor McMaster.