A Greenville police officer was shot multiple times in an apparent ambush while parked at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center early Sunday morning, but has since been released from the hospital and is recovering.​
Incident Timeline
Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis labeled the initial attack “ambush-style,” occurring around 1 a.m. on Sunday. Authorities identified suspect David William Lane, 42, of Greenville, pursued his vehicle, and engaged in a shootout where deputies fatally wounded him.​
Investigation Status
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is leading the probe at the request of local agencies, focusing on a thorough, independent review of the officer-involved shooting. No motive or officer identity has been released publicly, with further details expected from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office briefing on February 25.​​
Context and Stats
This marks the second officer-involved shooting in South Carolina in 2026 and the first for the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office this year, following 45 statewide and 7 local incidents in 2025. SLED routinely handles such cases for impartiality.​
