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Deputy working security at South Carolina gun show fatally shoots customer who shot him – WTOP News
- On Saturday, a Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputy working security at The Jamil Temple fatally shot a gunman who fired on him during a gun and knife show.
- The South Carolina Arms Collector Association was hosting the event at the venue, which the Shriners own and frequently rent for public markets and gatherings.
- Adam Myrick, public information officer for the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, said the deputy is in stable condition following surgery and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
- Authorities have not publicly identified the deputy or the deceased gunman; drivers are urged to avoid the area around Jamil and St. Andrews roads during the investigation.
- Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, according to Lexington County SC Firewire, where show rules prohibit attendees from carrying loaded weapons except for on-duty police officers.
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Deputy working security at South Carolina gun show fatally shoots customer who shot him – WTOP News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A deputy working security at a gun show in South Carolina fatally shot someone who fired on him Saturday, authorities said. The Lexington
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Deputy working security at South Carolina gun show fatally shoots cust
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A deputy working security at a gun show in South Carolina fatally shot someone who fired on him Saturday, authorities said. The Lexington County deputy was taken into surgery and was in stable
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