A Charleston County deputy-involved shooting on February 11, 2026, near Edenborough Road and Caroline Lane ended with 34-year-old Floriberto Perez Nieto of Johns Island dead from return gunfire. The incident stemmed from Tuesday evening reports of shots fired, escalating into a vehicle pursuit, foot chase, and an exchange where Nieto shot a deputy in the chest—saved by body armor. Sheriff Carl Ritchie confirmed the deputy was cleared medically, and all involved deputies are on standard paid administrative leave while SLED investigates.
Incident Timeline
- Tuesday evening: Shots reported off Edenborough Road, sparking the chase.
- Wednesday ~4 a.m.: Foot pursuit; Nieto fires, deputies respond, fatally wounding him.
- Post-incident: Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal IDs victim; no suspect details released beyond Nieto.
This unfolds in your nearby Charleston County area, aligning with your focus on local SC public safety news. Standard protocol here mirrors national officer-shooting reviews—no arrests announced yet. Stay tuned to Sheriff Ritchie’s updates if you’re tracking community policing trends.
