News Summary

Two deputies from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office were injured during a SWAT training exercise when live rounds were reportedly used. One deputy was shot in the shoulder and the other in the leg, both are now in stable condition. An ongoing investigation is looking into the incident, raising concerns over safety protocols in law enforcement training. Local authorities are urging the community to support the recovering deputies as the situation unfolds.

South Carolina

Two deputies from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office were injured in a shooting incident during a SWAT training exercise on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. at a vacant building located at 2000 Wade Hampton Boulevard, directly across from a Red Lobster restaurant.

In this incident, one deputy sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder, while the other was shot in the leg. Initial reports misidentified one of the injuries, suggesting a gunshot wound to the chest. The deputy with the shoulder injury experienced a through-and-through wound, whereas the deputy who suffered the leg injury was taken into surgery later that afternoon.

By 3:30 p.m. on the day of the shooting, both injured deputies were reported to be in stable condition and were expected to recover, according to available information. Multiple law enforcement agencies and several emergency medical services (EMS) units responded promptly to the scene. Witnesses noted that at least 50 police cars quickly moved towards Augusta Street, causing significant traffic disruptions with reports of gridlock in the downtown area.

An internal investigation is currently underway to determine the type of round that was used during the training exercise. Experts on the subject have expressed concern over the unexpected presence of live rounds during a training session, which typically employs simulated ammunition for safety purposes. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation but has not provided any additional comments on the situation thus far.

The Greenville SWAT team, which consists of 20 officers, typically performs regular police duties until called upon to respond to high-risk situations, highlighting the rigorous training and preparedness required for such situations in law enforcement. As the community processes this incident, local officials and residents have been encouraged to keep the injured deputies and their families in their thoughts and prayers.

This troubling event raises critical questions about safety protocols and training consistency within law enforcement agencies. Nevertheless, both deputies are on the path to recovery, with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office emphasizing its commitment to uncovering the details surrounding what occurred during the training exercise.

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