MCBEE, S.C. — A McBee police officer is receiving treatment at a hospital after being shot in Chesterfield County, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed.
The McBee Police Department requested an investigation from SLED early Friday morning.
Details about the shooting are limited at this time. It's not clear if anyone else was injured during the incident.
The officer involved has not yet been identified.
The Chesterfield County School District confirmed that the incident happened during a traffic stop near McBee High School's agricultural building, but was not related to the high school.
WCNC Charlotte is working to learn more about the investigation, and if any charges have been filed.
Anyone with information on the incident can contact SLED at 866-472-8477.
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