5 Officers Shot in South Carolina; Suspect in Custody

5 Officers Shot in South Carolina; Suspect in Custody
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FLORENCE, S.C.—Authorities say five South Carolina law enforcement officers have been shot in Florence County and the suspect is in custody.

News outlets report sheriff’s Deputy Chief Glenn Kirby confirmed the incident Wednesday. Kirby says three Florence County sheriff’s deputies and two city officers were shot. Information on their conditions was not immediately available.