Authorities: Woman killed after shooting South Carolina deputy, hitting him with her truck
Authorities: Woman killed after shooting South Carolina deputy, hitting him with her truck
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A woman was killed and a sheriff’s deputy was injured Monday after a pursuit ended in gunfire, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Amanda Buckner, 38, died at a hospital after Aiken County deputies shot her, SLED said.
The deputy, who authorities said was shot and then struck by Buckner’s truck, was recovering Tuesday. Officials did not release the deputy’s name or additional details about the deputy’s condition.
What authorities say happened
The incident began after deputies responded to a home on Scotch Lane in Aiken while investigating a hit-and-run. SLED said a gray Chevrolet truck had struck a convenience store earlier that day.
Deputies had also received a separate report about a disturbance involving a woman at another convenience store. Investigators determined the truck was registered to a woman living at the Scotch Lane home and that the same woman was connected to the earlier disturbance, SLED said.
While deputies were outside the home, Buckner arrived in a gray truck. When deputies approached, she struck a patrol vehicle and drove away, prompting a short pursuit, according to SLED.
Authorities said Buckner opened the driver’s-side door and shot a deputy before running over the deputy with the truck. Deputies returned fire, striking her.
Buckner and the deputy were taken to a hospital, where Buckner died.
Independent investigation underway
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office asked SLED to investigate the shooting. That is standard practice when South Carolina law enforcement officers open fire during an incident.
SLED agents will interview witnesses, collect evidence and conduct forensic testing as needed. Their findings will be compiled into a report and sent to prosecutors.
The investigation remains active, and SLED said it would not release additional information at this time.