NORTH CHARLESTON — An officer-involved shooting took place overnight on December 27 in North Charleston, according to local police. The incident occurred on Dorchester Road near Kent Avenue before 1 a.m. Authorities, including the North Charleston Police Department, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, and State Law Enforcement Division, were present at the scene.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area, which remained closed to traffic as of 8 a.m. The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed that an investigation into the officer-involved shooting is underway.
Limited information is currently available, and both the North Charleston Police and SLED are expected to release official statements soon. This breaking news story will be updated as more details emerge.
The incident highlights the need for thorough investigations and transparency in cases involving law enforcement. The public will be eagerly anticipating further information to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
