Speeding Driver, State Trooper Shoots Each Other During Police Chase In South Carolina

A speeding driver and a state trooper shot at each other during a police car chase in South Carolina. The state trooper reportedly pulled the driver over, however, he drove away instead.

On February 20, a South Carolina state trooper reportedly attempted to pull a driver over in Marion County for speeding. However, Kyle McGahee, South Carolina’s Public Safety Department spokesperson released a statement saying, instead of pulling over for the traffic stop, the speeding driver rather drove away faster.

According to Fox News, the police car chase made it into Dillon County, where the speeding driver stepped out of his car and shot at the state trooper. The state trooper, in turn, shot back at the speeding driver as well.

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Investigation Still Ongoing

An article on the U.S. News states that the speeding driver ran into the woods to escape. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported during the gun battle. A search for the suspect ensued and schools in the area were locked down as it continued. To date, the State Law Enforcement Division is still investigating the incident.

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