Officer Ambushed in Greenville; Suspect Killed in Shootout
A Greenville officer was shot in an apparent ambush early Sunday; deputies pursued and exchanged gunfire with a suspect, David William Lane, who was killed.
Overview
A Greenville police officer was repeatedly shot while seated in a patrol car early Sunday; the officer was treated at a hospital and released, authorities said.
The attack occurred near the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center about 2 a.m.; Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis called it an "ambush-style attack" in a video from the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as 42-year-old David William Lane of Greenville, pursued his vehicle, and engaged in an exchange of gunfire that left him with at least one fatal wound.
The Greenville County Coroner's Office confirmed the suspect received at least one fatal gunshot wound; the Greenville Police Department requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigate the incident.
Officials have not released a motive or the identity of the wounded officer; relatives of Lane could not be reached, and authorities are withholding additional details during the probe.
Analysis
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FAQ
The ambush-style shooting occurred around 2 a.m. Sunday near the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center in Greenville, South Carolina, while the officer was sitting in a patrol car.
The officer, who has not been publicly identified, was treated at a hospital for gunshot wounds and has since been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as 42-year-old David William Lane of Greenville, who was pursued by deputies and died after an exchange of gunfire in which he received at least one fatal gunshot wound.
As of the latest reports, authorities have not disclosed a motive for the ambush-style attack on the officer.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the case, and the Greenville Police Department is fully cooperating with the investigation.
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