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Monday was a busy day for officers of the Hampton County, South Carolina sheriff’s office (HCSO). Following an unfounded bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Hampton Elementary School in the morning, officers were alerted to a reported shooting incident in Brunson, S.C. near Water Street and Grayson Street.
According to an alert sent out by HCSO, “a large police presence has been established in the vicinity to ensure the safety and security of residents and to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.”
Area residents reported seeing a heavy law enforcement response near Exxon station in Brunson – adding that a youth tee ball league was on the field when shots rang out.
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One resident reported seeing an individual shot in the shoulder being transported by helicopter for treatment. HCSO officials confirmed deputies found one individual with a gunshot wound upon their arrival.
Yesterday’s shooting is just another in a wave of violence across South Carolina. On Saturday, April 27, an officer with the Allendale, S.C. police department was shot five times while responding to reports of a shooting in progress.
Only hours before the officer went down, local police pleaded with the public in the aftermath of two previous shootings that left three people wounded and one person – a 14-year-old girl – dead.
One local resident remarked, “It’s starting to feel like the Wild West out here.”
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact HCSO. Confidential tips can also be submitted through the agency’s anonymous tip line at 1-866-942-1120.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …
As a private investigator turned journalist, Jenn Wood brings a unique skill set to FITSNews as its research director. Known for her meticulous sourcing and victim-centered approach, she helps shape the newsroom’s most complex investigative stories while producing the FITSFiles and Cheer Incorporated podcasts. Jenn lives in South Carolina with her family, where her work continues to spotlight truth, accountability, and justice.
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