Lexington County Deputy Injured, Gunman Killed in Jamil Temple Shooting

A Lexington County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and the gunman killed at Jamil Temple, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

The deputy was working security at the Shriners temple at 206 Jamil Road when a patron opened fire on him. Adam Myrick, public information officer for the sheriff’s department, said that the deputy returned fire and killed the gunman.

Emergency services rushed to the event center following reports of an active shooter and gunshot injuries, according to audio monitored by Lexington County SC Firewire. The venue, which frequently hosts pop-up markets and a weekend gun and knife show, drew a heavy emergency response by 2:30 p.m., as captured by South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic cameras and reported by WIS.

Law enforcement remained on the scene into the late afternoon, directing traffic away from the intersection of Jamil Road and the access road leading to the building. Drivers were urged to avoid the area near Jamil and St. Andrews roads as deputies and investigators maintained an active presence.

Myrick confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public related to the shooting. The injured deputy was transported to a local hospital, where medical teams took him into surgery.

According to his medical team, the deputy is currently in stable condition. Authorities have not yet publicly identified the deputy or the deceased gunman, and no information has been released regarding what prompted the gunfire.

The State Law Enforcement Division will investigate the shooting in accordance with standard procedure, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced in a social media update shortly before 4 p.m.