GREENVILLE, S.C. — One police officer was shot and another injured in a downtown Greenville incident on Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
Greenville Police said officers responded to a reported assault along North Main Street near 233 N. Main St. just before 12:30 p.m. During the response, gunfire erupted, leaving one officer with a gunshot wound and a second officer injured.
Emergency crews transported both officers to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not yet been publicly released.
Police confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. No additional details about the suspect or a possible motive have been immediately provided.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is assisting at the scene, which is standard procedure in cases involving officer-involved shootings. Agents are expected to conduct an independent investigation, including gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Authorities have not said what led up to the initial assault call or how the situation escalated into a shooting. The area around North Main Street was secured as officers and investigators worked the scene.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.
