SLED called in to assist following officer-involved shooting in Florence County

Adam Benson

May 26, 2024 at 8:20 AM

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is aiding the Florence County Sheriff’s Office in an investigation following an officer-involved shooting, authorities said on Sunday.

Details are limited, but Maj. Michael Nunn said SLED’s assistance was requested as is standard procedure.

The incident happened along National Cemetery Road, and Sheriff T.J. Joye requested SLED’s help, Nunn said in an email.

Count on News13 for updates to this developing story.

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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here.

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