Spartanburg police officer shoots and kills armed woman at Georgetown Luxury Townhomes
A Spartanburg officer fatally shot an armed woman at Georgetown Luxury Townhomes and Apartments, police say. The incident is under investigation.
Spartanburg officer opens fire on armed woman at Georgetown apartment complex
A Spartanburg police officer shot and killed an armed woman at the Georgetown Luxury Townhomes and Apartments, according to Google News GY — Georgetown, which reported the incident citing local authorities.
Police say the officer discharged their weapon after encountering the woman, who was armed, at the residential complex. The woman died as a result of the shooting.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the confrontation, the identity of the woman, or the officer involved have been released. It was not immediately clear whether the officer sustained any injuries.
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the shooting. Such incidents involving officers are typically reviewed by an independent body to determine whether the use of force was justified.
No additional information was available at the time of publication.
Source: Google News GY — Georgetown