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Two Greenville County sheriff’s deputies were injured during an accidental shooting at a training exercise in a vacant building. Both were taken to PRISMA Greenville Memorial Hospital for treatment. While one deputy underwent surgery, both are expected to recover. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident, focusing on safety protocols during training. Sheriff Hobart Lewis requested community support for the injured deputies, emphasizing a commitment to enhanced safety measures for future training exercises.
Greenville, South Carolina – Two Greenville County sheriff’s deputies were injured during an accidental shooting at a training exercise held on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place around 2 p.m. at a vacant building located at 2000 Wade Hampton Blvd, near the Red Lobster restaurant.
Both deputies were struck once by a round during the exercise and were promptly taken to PRISMA Greenville Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. According to the sheriff’s office, both deputies are expected to make a full recovery, although one of the deputies was reported to be in surgery as of 3:30 p.m. Following the incident, several marked police vehicles were observed outside the hospital’s emergency room.
Currently, the type and content of the round that injured the deputies is a subject of investigation by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. There are serious concerns about safety protocols during the training exercise. Expert law enforcement analysts have noted that typical training drills utilize simulated rounds rather than live ammunition. It has been suggested that the incident may have stemmed from an accidental mix of live rounds alongside training equipment.
An internal investigation has been initiated to fully understand the circumstances that led to the accidental shooting. In line with this, discussions may evolve to involve the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to further evaluate the matter. While incidents of this nature are not common, national law enforcement experts highlight that they can occur if firearms are not handled with the utmost care and attention.
In response to the incident, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis has urged the community to keep the injured deputies and their families in their thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. He reflected a commitment to ensuring the safety of all personnel involved in law enforcement training.
Additionally, Greenville County Councilman Benton Blount expressed concern regarding the well-being of the injured deputies and underscored the necessity for transparency in the investigation process. He emphasized that the council would collaborate with Sheriff Lewis to bolster training safety measures and prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
Through these actions, local law enforcement aims not only to address the immediate concerns surrounding this incident but also to implement stronger safety protocols going forward. There is a shared objective within the community for a thorough and transparent inquiry into how such mishaps can be avoided in future training exercises.
As the investigation continues, the local community remains vigilant and supportive of the injured deputies, hoping for a swift recovery and a commitment to enhanced safety standards in law enforcement training.
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