South Carolina Police Shooting – 7 Cops Wounded, 1 Fatally Shot in SC (Video)
Six officers were wounded and one fatally shot after trying to serve a warrant in Florence, SC, on Wednesday (October 3). It all unfolded during a two-hour standoff between officers and the suspect, who has been identified as 74-year-old Frederick Hopkins.
Following the standoff, Hopkins surrendered and was taken to the hospital with a head injury. A 20-year-old man inside of Hopkins’ home was also wounded.
The fallen police officer was revealed to be Terrence Carraway, 52, a 30-year veteran of the department.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting Thursday, but many questions remain.
The man suspected of shooting the officers was arrested Wednesday evening, officials said. The suspect is Fred Hopkins, 74, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN on condition of anonymity.
The suspect surrendered after talking to a negotiator and was taken to the hospital for treatment, Florence County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Glenn Kirby told WBTW.
It’s unclear if he’s facing any charges and whether authorities have determined why he opened fire. Online property records lists Hopkins as one of the owners of the house where the shootings happened.
The conditions of the three other Florence officers and three deputies who were wounded were not immediately known.
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