Event Brief
Illegal Immigrant Shoots Deputy, Dies in Return Fire
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: A deported illegal immigrant shot a deputy during a traffic stop in Charleston County. The deputy survived due to body armor.
WHO: Illegal immigrant, Charleston County deputy
WHAT: Shooting incident during a traffic stop
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
WHERE: Charleston County
WHY: Traffic stop led to confrontation
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