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5 officers shot in South Carolina, police say suspect is in custody

Oct 4, 2018, 03:36 IST

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  • Five officers were shot Wednesday in Florence, South Carolina, authorities said. One suspect is in custody.
  • The officers' conditions are unclear.

Five officers were reportedly shot Wednesday afternoon in Florence, South Carolina, and a suspect is in custody, officials said.

The incident involved three Florence County Sheriff's office deputies and two city officers, Chief Deputy Glen Kirby told local CBS affiliate WBTW. The officers' conditions are unclear.

Emergency officials warned locals to stay away from the scene of the shooting, around Vintage Place off of Hoffmeyer Road.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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