A Charleston County Sheriff’s deputy was shot in the chest (stopped by body armor) during an early morning foot chase on February 11, 2026, prompting return fire that killed the suspect.
Incident Timeline
Deputies first responded to shots fired around 9 p.m. on February 10 in the 2900 block of Edenborough Road but found no suspect after searching. The same caller reported the suspect’s return just after 3 a.m.; en route, deputies spotted his vehicle at Maybank and River Roads, initiating a chase ending at Edenborough Road and Caroline Lane where he fled on foot and fired at them.
Outcome and Investigation
The deputy received on-scene medical care and was released unharmed; involved deputies are on paid administrative leave per protocol. Sheriff Carl Ritchie confirmed no ongoing threat or other suspects; SLED is investigating independently, with no suspect identity released as of February 12, 2026.
