Suspect shot and in custody after clash with Lexington County deputies
Lexington County deputies attempting to serve felony warrants on a suspect opened fire on him when he rammed two patrol cars Wednesday afternoon.
The unnamed suspect was shot multiple times and is being treated at a local hospital, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. A deputy who was injured was also being treated.
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The incident, which also involved U.S. marshals, unfolded around 3:30 p.m. on Cunningham Road near Boiling Springs Road in Lexington County.
The suspect was wanted for armed robbery, attempted murder and conspiracy in connection to a Feb. 5 shooting on Carrie Lane in the Gaston community, Koon said.
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating.
Rachael Myers Lowe
This story was originally published February 22, 2017 at 5:11 PM with the headline "Suspect shot and in custody after clash with Lexington County deputies."