SLED releases more details of Greenville Co. deputy-involved shooting
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The SC Law Enforcement Division has released more details regarding a fatal deputy-involved shooting in Greenville County.
51-year-old Johnny Andrew Collins, of Greer, was shot and killed along the 3400 block of Cannon Road on Thursday, May 29.
SLED agents shared with 7NEWS that the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Greenville County Sheriff's Office to serve warrants for attempted murder and kidnapping.
Deputies located Collins near Highway 14 and West Gap Creek Road. It was reported that Collins fled from deputies and ran into a wooded area on Cannon Road.
According to SLED, when law enforcement encountered Collins, he was allegedly armed with a hatchet. Investigators said the shooting occurred when Collins reportedly moved toward deputies and raised the hatchet.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No deputies were injured in the shooting, officials said.
The investigation remains ongoing by SLED.
A Critical Incident Community Briefing Report is expected to be released by the GCSO on Sunday, July 13.
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