A Charleston County deputy-involved shooting on February 11, 2026, near Edenborough Road and Caroline Lane ended with 34-year-old Floriberto Perez Nieto of Johns Island dead from return gunfire. The incident stemmed from Tuesday evening reports of shots fired, escalating into a vehicle pursuit, foot chase, and an exchange where Nieto shot a deputy in the chest—saved by body armor. Sheriff Carl Ritchie confirmed the deputy was cleared medically, and all involved deputies are on standard paid administrative leave while SLED investigates.
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Incident Timeline
- Tuesday evening: Shots reported off Edenborough Road, sparking the chase.
- Wednesday ~4 a.m.: Foot pursuit; Nieto fires, deputies respond, fatally wounding…