7 law enforcement officers shot in South Carolina

A suspect is in custody after seven law enforcement officers were shot in Florence, S.C., on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

Florence city spokesman John Wukela said one officer died in the shooting, which broke out as authorities were attempting to serve a warrant, The Associated Press reported.

Initial reports indicated that five officers had been shot, including three sheriff’s deputies and two city police officers. The extent of the other injuries was not immediately clear.

{mosads}President Trump thanked officers responding to the scene and sent “thoughts and prayers” to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department tonight, in South Carolina. We are forever grateful for what our Law Enforcement Officers do 24/7/365. https://t.co/ZwDmDthItD

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 4, 2018

Florence County Emergency Management tweeted at around 6 p.m. that an active shooting situation by Vintage Place had ended, and that the suspect was in custody.

“We are asking everyone to stay away from Vintage Place as there is still an active crime investigation in progress,” the account said.

****Major Update****
The active shooting situation is over and the suspect is in custody. We are asking everyone to stay away from Vintage Place as there is still an active crime investigation in progress. pic.twitter.com/1OImJOjqXS

— FCEMD (@FlorenceCoEMD) October 3, 2018

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rep. Tim Rice (R-S.C.) and Gov. Henry McMaster (R) acknowledged the shooting on Twitter shortly after it was reported.

This is absolutely devastating. We are staying updated and sending our prayers to the police officers and their families. https://t.co/ylHS1XaG1z

— Congressman Tom Rice (@RepTomRice) October 3, 2018

Prayers with injured officers in Florence and their families.

— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) October 3, 2018

Peggy and I ask that you pray for them, pray for their recovery, pray for their families, and pray for all of Florence. (2/2)

— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 3, 2018

-Updated 8:45 p.m.