U.S. Department of Justice

Shooting by other person-intentional — Gunshot wounds — IRMO, SOUTH CAROLINA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Department of Justice in IRMO, SOUTH CAROLINA
Employer U.S. Department of Justice Report ID 2023099019
Address 1170 Kinley Road City, State ZIP IRMO, SOUTH CAROLINA 29063
Event Date September 29, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Gunshot wounds Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Shooting by other person-intentional Source of Injury Suspect not yet apprehended
Secondary Source Pistol, handgun, revolver
Industry (NAICS) 922190 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.09000, -81.16000

Incident Narrative

Two law enforcement officers were executing an arrest warrant. After entering the residence, the assailant opened fire with a pistol, shooting one deputy in the right ankle and the other in the left femur bone. Both deputies required hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On September 29, 2023, a worker at U.S. Department of Justice in IRMO, SOUTH CAROLINA suffered gunshot wounds to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as shooting by other person-intentional, with suspect not yet apprehended identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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