Crime
37-year-old Antonio Sullivan killed in officer-involved shooting in Gray Court
Gray Court, South Carolina – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Gray Court community on Thursday.
The incident took place in the morning near the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Highway 101, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office.
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are also responding to the scene.
The coroner has confirmed that a man died as a result of the shooting.
He has been identified as 37-year-old Antonio Lavar Sullivan, who is believed to be from the Asheville area.
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
Further details about the incident, including the circumstances leading up to the shooting and the identity of the officer involved, are not available at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.