SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating after an officer-involved shooting at the Stratham Place Apartments on Saturday morning.

The Greenville City Police Department said the incident happened around 7:37 a.m.

Greenville City Chief of Police J. H. Thompson spoke about the incident at the scene.

Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson gives information on the officer-involved shooting that happened on Saturday morning

Chief Thompson said the situation began when a suspicious person in the neighborhood ran away when officers tried to talk to him.

According to the chief, another officer soon found the suspect. However, when he tried to approach him, the suspect started shooting, and the officer was forced to return fire. Thankfully, no one was hit during the short shootout.

Officials said the suspect, 29-year-old Theodis Williams, was taken into custody following the incident.

Theodis Williams — Theodis Williams(Greenville County Detention Center)

Williams is charged with the following:

Possession of weapon during a violent crime
Assault
Attempted murder
Interfering with a police officer
Unlawful for person convicted of DV second and third degree etc. ship, transport
Possession of firearm or ammunition by person convicted of violent felony
Possess or receive firearm or ammunition
Weapons/Unlawful carrying of pistol

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