Greenville, SC – Authorities say a Greenville police officer was ambushed while sitting in his patrol car Sunday in what one official described as an “ambush-style attack.” The officer was struck multiple times by gunfire and later taken to the hospital for treatment.
According to The Wounded Blue, a national law enforcement support organization, the suspect fled the scene following the shooting. A short time later, an exchange of gunfire occurred between law enforcement officers and the suspect, who was killed during the confrontation.
Officials have not released the name of the injured officer or details regarding his condition. The Greenville Police Department and The Wounded Blue have both expressed support for the officer and his family as the investigation continues.
Police agencies nationwide, including the Palos Park Police Department in Illinois, have shared public messages of solidarity and condolences in response to the ambush.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is leading the investigation into the shooting. Additional updates are expected as authorities release more information.
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