Deputy Injured by Discharge During Inspection

At a detention center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a deputy was struck in the left thigh from the accidental discharge of a gun while carrying out a routine inspection of equipment and uniforms. The accident happened in a secure locker room area not near any detainees, and the deputy is expected to fully recover. The sheriff’s office is actively investigating the incident.

Source:

Tyler Scott, “Deputy in Spartanburg Co. Detention Center Accidentally Shoots Self, Officials Say,” foxcarolina.com (November 19, 2025).