{"id":3925,"date":"2026-07-29T19:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3925"},"modified":"2026-07-29T19:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:07:07","slug":"man-called-deputies-to-sc-home-then-started-shooting-when-they-arrived-cops-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3925","title":{"rendered":"Man called deputies to SC home then started shooting when they arrived, cops say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A Midlands man is behind bars after he recently called 911 then shot at multiple people including the law enforcement officers who responded to his home, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3924\">Former Heathwood Hall teacher indicted on sex crimes against children<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, 65-year-old Saluda resident Timothy James Osterfield was charged with three counts of attempted murder and a single count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, SLED said Wednesday in a news release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The charges stem from a Monday night shooting, according to an affidavit shared by SLED.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The incident began when a person arrived and entered Osterfield\u2019s home, an affidavit shows. It was not clear if that person was invited by Osterfield, previously knew him or also resided at the Saluda home. But once inside, Osterfield forcefully shoved that person into a door before Osterfield called 911, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In the call, Osterfield requested that law enforcement officers come to his home, the affidavit said. Saluda County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies arrived in a marked patrol vehicle while wearing clothing and equipment that identified them as law enforcement officers, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The person who was shoved into the door exited the home to speak with the deputies, with Osterfield in pursuit, the affidavit shows. The deputies tried to make contact with Osterfield, who responded by pointing a handgun at one of the people outside, then fired at least one round, the affidavit said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3922\">A winning Mega Millions game was sold in South Carolina. Check your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Information about what happened after that shot was fired was not available, but deputies ultimately found a Ruger 5.7 pistol in Osterfield\u2019s possession, and a shell casing was recovered, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No injuries were reported by SLED.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Osterfield was booked into the Saluda County Detention Center, SLED said in the release. No bond was set, Saluda County court records show. Osterfield is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 21, according to judicial records.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The case will be prosecuted by the 11th Circuit Solicitor\u2019s Office, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The sheriff\u2019s office asked SLED to lead an investigation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3921\">A winning Mega Millions game was sold in South Carolina. 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