Deputy Shot During Gun Encounter | Columbia News

A deputy in Greenville County was shot after a tense standoff with 42-year-old Walter Jason Smith, who allegedly pointed a firearm at the officer’s car. The chase led to a field where gunfire erupted again — this time injuring one deputy in the shoulder and hitting Smith in the leg. Both are hospitalized; the deputy is recovering, while Smith faces serious charges including two counts of attempted murder, illegal gun possession as a felon, and involvement in a violent crime. SLED is investigating, and once cleared, Smith will be booked into jail to face justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f91634fc706f2dcc