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Goose Creek, SC Shooting: Armed Man Confronts Sheriff's Deputies
Goose Creek, SC – A Wednesday morning disturbance call in Berkeley County escalated into an officer involved shooting after sheriff's deputies rescued a gunshot victim and encountered an armed man out
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-14T17:17:56.158Z
Goose Creek, SC – A Wednesday morning disturbance call in Berkeley County escalated into an officer involved shooting after sheriff's deputies rescued a gunshot victim and encountered an armed man outside a residence. State investigators have been called in to examine the incident.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, to a residence on Freehold Circle near Henry E. Brown Boulevard in Goose Creek, part of the Charleston metropolitan area.
Deputies Discover Shooting Victim Authorities said deputies were initially dispatched to investigate a disturbance at the residence.
While deputies were traveling to the location, Berkeley County Dispatch advised that someone inside the home had been shot.
Responding deputies located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound and were able to rescue the victim.
The Sheriff's Office did not immediately release information about the victim's identity, injuries or medical condition.
Armed Man Confronted by Deputies Shortly after the victim was rescued, authorities said an armed man emerged from the residence.
Deputies verbally challenged the individual before becoming involved in a shooting.
The Sheriff's Office did not specify whether the armed man was struck by gunfire, how many deputies discharged their weapons or whether additional injuries occurred.
Officials also have not released the identities of those involved.
State Investigation Underway The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, commonly known as SLED, has been requested to investigate the officer involved shooting.
The Sheriff's Office said requesting SLED assistance is standard procedure following shootings involving law enforcement officers.
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is also continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the original disturbance and shooting victim.
Authorities have not announced any arrests or charges in connection with the incident.
Additional details are expected as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's confrontation.