COLUMBIA, S.C. — Agents of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigate an altercation between a man who shot a deputy on Saturday, September 5th, according to a news release.
Detectives say the deputy responded to a domestic violence call when shots were fired by 70-year-old Mark Cote, and a multi-hour standoff with law enforcement was started.
The deputy was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries, according to a news release.
Cote’s surrendered to officers, and was taken to a local hospital as a precaution, before he was taken into custody, according to a news release.
Police say this was the 30th officer involved in a shooting in South Carolina this year.
