South Carolina Man Fatally Shot by State Trooper During Traffic Stop
A tragic incident unfolded in South Carolina as a state trooper attempted to pull over a motorist, resulting in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man named Brian Dustin Shumway. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim, and an autopsy is scheduled to provide further insights into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The unfortunate encounter occurred on a two-lane road near Marietta, where the trooper initiated the traffic stop. Shockingly, Shumway lost his life just 3 miles away from his residence in Marietta.
Details about the incident remain limited, as the South Carolina Highway Patrol has not disclosed what prompted the traffic stop or the duration of the exchange of gunfire between the trooper and Shumway. It is worth noting that the trooper emerged unharmed from the incident.
Currently, the State Law Enforcement Division is actively investigating this tragic shooting.
Our hearts go out to the family and friends affected by this unfortunate event, and we await further updates as authorities delve deeper into this incident.