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.​
