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SLED Seeks Information as Investigation Continues into Shots Fired at DNR Officer

Friday, Mar 6, 2026

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) continues to investigate a shooting that occurred in Edgefield County.

During the early morning hours on December 28, 2025, shots were fired at a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officer after he attempted a traffic stop involving a suspicious vehicle.

The DNR officer was not injured, but his truck was struck multiple times, and the subject drove off. Photos of the truck are attached to this news release.

Anyone with information can email tips@sled.sc.gov and/or call (866) 472-8477.

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For media inquiries, please email SLED’s Public Information Office: pio@sled.sc.gov.

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