Two officers were injured in a shootout with a suspect who was killed near South East Park in Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday morning, authorities confirmed.
The Columbia Police Department responded to the incident, which occurred in the South East Park area. Both injured officers were transported to a local hospital, according to WISTV. The suspect died at the scene.
Police stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the situation is under investigation. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is leading the probe, with assistance from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Officials were expected to release further details Saturday afternoon.