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crime1 year ago

Summerville Police Incidents: SLED Investigates Shooting and Altercation at Chick-fil-A

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Summerville, where one person has died and an off-duty Summerville Police officer has been injured with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred near the Chick-fil-A on North Main Street, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence and road closures. Details are still forthcoming as the investigation continues.

via Live 5 News WCSC|
#crime#investigation#officer-involved-shooting
crime1 year ago

Former SC Deputies Arrested for Misconduct and Fake Emergency Calls

Three Chesterfield County Sheriff’s deputies in South Carolina face felony and misconduct charges, including criminal conspiracy and breach of peace, after allegedly making prank phone calls to other law enforcement agencies reporting hoax emergencies. The deputies surrendered to SLED agents and are free on no-cash bonds awaiting trial. If convicted, they could face fines and imprisonment. The sheriff suspended the deputies and refused to comment, while SLED completed its investigation and provided details of the allegations.

via Fox 46 Charlotte|
#chesterfield-county#crime#misconduct
crimeinvestigation2 years ago

"Investigation Underway for Officer-Involved Shooting Incident at Spartanburg Methodist College"

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the coroner are currently investigating an undisclosed incident at Spartanburg Methodist College. Multiple law enforcement vehicles have been reported on the campus. Details of the incident have not been provided in the snippet, but the presence of SLED indicates a serious matter is under scrutiny.

via WECT|
##campusincident#crimeinvestigation
crime2 years ago

Inside the Alex Murdaugh Murder Case: Lead Investigators Reveal Insights

Lead investigators from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) share insights into the Alex Murdaugh murder case in an exclusive interview with Dateline NBC. Special Agent Britt Dove recalls the moment he heard Alex Murdaugh's voice on a video found on the victim's cell phone, which provided crucial evidence for his murder conviction. SLED Special Agent David Owen reveals that Alex thanked him for "doing" his job after being accused of killing his wife and son. The interviews are part of a two-hour Dateline special, "The Murdaugh Murders: Inside the Investigation," airing on Friday. Murdaugh has appealed his conviction and requested a new trial based on allegations of jury tampering.

via Greenville News|
#alex-murdaugh#crime#dateline-nbc
crime2 years ago

Fatal Shootout in South Carolina: Trooper's Pursuit Ends in Tragedy

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a shootout involving a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper in Pickens County. The incident began with a traffic stop that turned into a chase after the driver with a broken headlight refused to pull over. The pursuit ended on a dirt road, where the driver, identified as Brian Dustin Shumway, fired shots at the trooper. The trooper returned fire, resulting in Shumway's death. The trooper was not injured, and SLED is conducting an investigation into the case.

via WYFF4 Greenville|
#crime#investigation#shootout
crime2 years ago

Stephen Smith's Body Exhumed and Reexamined in Connection to Murdaugh Murder Case

The body of Stephen Smith, a Hampton County teen whose death was recently declared a homicide, was exhumed and examined this weekend. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division re-opened the case in June 2021, and Stephen's family launched an online fundraiser for his body to be independently exhumed and examined. After the new autopsy, Stephen’s body was put back into his grave. No suspects have ever been officially named in the teen’s death, but the Murdaugh family name comes up several times in investigative files.

via Live 5 News WCSC|
#autopsy#crime#exhumation
crime2 years ago

Insights and Details Emerge in Stephen Smith Death Probe

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has assigned additional agents to investigate the mysterious 2015 death of Stephen Smith, a high school classmate of Buster Murdaugh, in the wake of Alex Murdaugh's conviction. Smith's death was initially ruled a hit-and-run, but investigators have challenged that determination. The Murdaugh family name has come up in connection with the case, but none of them have been charged. Smith's mother plans to use crowdfunding to petition for an independent autopsy, and attorney Eric Bland is helping with the case.

via TODAY|
#crime#homicide-investigation#murdaugh-family
crime2 years ago

SLED declares Stephen Smith's 2015 death a homicide, family seeks fresh probe.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has declared the death of Stephen Smith, who was found dead on a rural road in 2015, a homicide after eight years of being proclaimed a highway vehicular manslaughter. Smith's mother, Sandy Smith, who has been waiting for this news for almost eight years, is elated and in shock. SLED and Bland Richter LLP are working together to investigate the case and have committed to sharing information and resources. The investigation is ongoing, and SLED officials are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.

via Greenville News|
#bland-richter#crime#homicide
crime2 years ago

Stephen Smith's Death Ruled Homicide, Family and Lawyers Speak Out.

Attorneys representing the family of Stephen Smith, a Hampton County teen found dead on the side of the road in 2015, announced that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has ruled his death as a homicide. The family launched an online fundraiser to have Smith's body independently exhumed and examined, which has raised over $80,000. The Murdaugh family name comes up several times in investigative files, but no suspects have ever been officially named in the teen's death. SLED has not yet commented on the ruling.

via Live 5 News WCSC|
#crime#exhumation#homicide
crime2 years ago

Stephen Smith's Death Ruled Homicide by Attorney and Law Enforcement

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is now considering Stephen Smith's death a homicide, according to Bland Richter Law Firm. Smith's body will be exhumed as part of the investigation. The 19-year-old was found dead in 2015, and his death was initially ruled as a hit-and-run. However, the cause and circumstances of his death have been debated, even among law enforcement agencies. SLED reopened the investigation into Smith's death in 2021, citing new evidence that was uncovered while investigating the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

via Fox Carolina|
#crime#exhumation#homicide