Transcript for Suspect in custody after 5 officers shot in South Carolina: Police
And we begin with that active scene late today. Five law enforcement officers shot responding to a call. There was an active shooter alert right afterward in Florence county, South Carolina. Authorities were warning everyone to stay away. And just moments ago, word coming in now of a suspect in custody tonight, and ABC’s Steve osunsami leading us off. Reporter: Police in Florence, South Carolina, were responding to what they say was an active shooter incident. Respond to vintage drive, vintage drive and Hoffmeyer road. We have an officer down. Reporter: A local station is reporting that three county deputies and two deputies have been shot. There is no word yet on their condition, or how this all started. Nearby west Florence high school was immediately put on lockdown. Athletics teams that were practicing were brought inside. Authorities are telling people to keep away from the area. There were dozens of police officers who responded to this incident, and tonight, we are learning from Florence police that they do have a suspect in custody. But they’re still encouraging people to keep away from this area because they’re dealing with this investigation. David? Steve, thank you. In the meantime, we turn next to the supreme court
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