News Summary
A Rock Hill police officer shot an armed woman in the shoulder during a standoff that ensued after a traffic stop. The incident escalated when the woman fired shots at deputies from her vehicle and later fled, prompting a police pursuit. Despite attempts to negotiate her surrender, an officer discharged his weapon, hitting the woman. She was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. Investigations by the State Law Enforcement Division and the Rock Hill Police Department are underway.
Rock Hill, South Carolina – A Rock Hill police officer shot an armed woman in the shoulder after failed negotiations during an incident that unfolded Saturday evening. The situation began around 6 p.m. when police were dispatched to assist York County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop involving the armed woman who posed a threat to law enforcement.
During the traffic stop, the woman reportedly drew a firearm and aimed it at deputies, subsequently firing shots from her vehicle. This prompted her to flee the scene in a burgundy Jeep, leading to a pursuit initiated by officers and deputies. To bring the situation under control, authorities deployed Stop Sticks to deflate the vehicle’s tires, eventually bringing the chase to a halt at Cheryl Lynn Drive near Sturgis Road.
By approximately 8 p.m., many first responders were on-site, and residents were advised to avoid the area due to the escalating situation. Officials engaged in attempts to negotiate the woman’s surrender; however, these efforts proved unsuccessful. As the situation developed, an officer from the Rock Hill Police Department discharged a weapon, striking the armed woman in the shoulder.
Immediate first aid was rendered to the woman on the scene before she was transported to a local hospital. As of the latest reports, she remains in stable condition. Witnesses in the vicinity reported that prior to the shooting, the woman was seen waving her gun and making threats, with many children nearby at a playground during this tense encounter. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among officers or deputies involved in the incident.
The incident has prompted a request from the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to undertake an investigation into the shooting. Concurrently, an internal investigation is being carried out by the Rock Hill Police Department. Both the officer involved in the shooting and the woman who was shot have not been publicly identified as investigations continue.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding public safety and police responses to armed confrontations in community settings. With calls for accountability and transparency, the investigations by SLED and the Rock Hill Police Department aim to clarify the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting.
The community remains vigilant as additional details are awaited and residents are reminded of the ongoing efforts to safely manage high-stress police situations.
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