CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A McBee police officer has been shot after responding to a call late Thursday night in Chesterfield County, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
The incident occurred on 11th Street near McBee High School.
SLED said the officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment, but his condition is unknown at this time.
The organization will be taking over the investigation into this incident at the request of the McBee Police Department.
The Chesterfield County School District released a statement regarding the shooting, saying:
“A McBee law enforcement officer was shot and injured during a traffic stop near the McBee High School Agricultural Building. Rumors have been circulating that a shooting took place at McBee High School, and those reports are false. The incident took place near the high school but was not related to McBee High School itself.”
Channel 9 has crews on the scene and is continuing to gather information about this incident.
This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.
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