Deputy working security at South Carolina gun show fatally shoots customer who shot him
Key Points:
- A Lexington County deputy working security at a gun show in South Carolina fatally shot an individual who fired at him on Saturday.
- The deputy was taken into surgery and is currently in stable condition, according to the sheriff’s office.
- The incident occurred at the Jamil Temple during a gun and knife show hosted by the South Carolina Arms Collector Association.
- Gun show rules prohibit loaded weapons except for on-duty police officers, and all weapons must have their actions secured.
- The Jamil Temple, owned by the Shriners, is a common venue for various events including gun shows and jewelry expos.