{"id":415,"date":"2026-05-25T09:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=415"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:05:17","slug":"man-shoots-at-officers-after-car-chase-ends-in-lexington-county-sheriff-says-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=415","title":{"rendered":"Man shoots at officers after car chase ends in Lexington County, sheriff says"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A homicide in South Carolina led to a car chase Saturday in the Midlands that ended with a man shooting at deputies and suffering a self-inflicted injury, according to the Lexington County Sheriff\u2019s Department.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=414\">Drones turn Sudan\u2019s \u2018forgotten\u2019 war into a relentless civilian killing field<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Deputies got involved when they saw a vehicle reported to be associated with a homicide in Cayce early Saturday morning, sheriff\u2019s department spokesman Capt Adam Myrick told The State.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Further information about the homicide was not available, and the Cayce Police Department, which is leading that investigation, didn\u2019t immediately respond to questions about the death.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Deputies tried to make a traffic stop, but the driver didn\u2019t pull over and led a pursuit as he continued to drive on U.S. 321, Myrick said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A deputy performed a precision immobilization technique (a.k.a. PIT) maneuver, on the suspect\u2019s car near the State Farmers Market, according to Myrick. When his car came to a stop, the driver leading the chase fired shots, one of which resulted in a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Myrick said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=412\">Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Deputies provided first aid to the man, who was taken by EMS to an area hospital for more treatment, according to Myrick. Further information on the man\u2019s condition, and if he\u2019s been released from the hospital then booked into the Lexington County Detention Center was not available.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The man\u2019s name was not publicly announced.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No other injuries were reported from the chase and shooting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the pursuit and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting that followed, Myrick said.<\/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. 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