LEE COUNTY, S.C. — A deputy and an officer were injured and a K-9 was killed after an officer-involved shooting in Lee County Friday.
According to the Horry County Police Department, a multi-agency search over multiple counties occurred following a shooting in Chesterfield County.
The wanted suspect, Altson Modlin, 27, was later located around 10 a.m. Friday near Una Road in Lee County, police said. He died in the exchange of gunfire.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that its chief deputy was injured and “Mikka,” a K-9, was killed. The McBee police chief said the suspect fired about 60 rounds, possibly using an AR-15. Investigators found a 30-round magazine and Alston may have had a second one. There were also shell casings from possibly a 9mm or .38-cal handgun. An officer with the McBee Police Department was was also hurt.
Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon said Moldin fired at his deputies and officers from other departments.
Simon said his team is grateful for the support from the community and fellow law enforcement.
“I want to thank Horry County for taking the lead in investigating this incident, and all of our partners for their support and assistance, including SLED, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR), my Sheriff’s Office and Police Department counterparts across the state and region, and the ATF,” Simon said. “There’s been so much community support from near and far, and each person and agency that has reached out to check on us and offered their prayers is appreciated.”
The Horry County Police Department is continuing to investigate the shooting.
“We are a smaller agency, and we have to wear several different hats here,” Simons said. “We are greatly saddened by the loss of K9 Mikka, who was as much a member of our team as my chief deputy who was injured.”
The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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