Crime
21-year-old Daziana Lewis killed in deputy-involved shooting in Greenville County
Authorities in Greenville County are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, claiming the life of a 21-year-old woman.
According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded at approximately 2:15 a.m. when dispatch received a 911 call regarding threats made by an individual at Kmart Plaza.
A deputy responded to the scene and encountered a woman, later identified as Daziana Natasha Kian’te Lewis.
Officials reported that a verbal altercation ensued between the deputy and Lewis.
During the argument, Lewis allegedly brandished a knife and threatened the deputy, prompting the officer to discharge their weapon.
Lewis sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Despite efforts to save her life, she was pronounced dead.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed her cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds and ruled it a homicide.
Following standard protocol, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
The deputies involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
SLED has confirmed that this marks the sixth officer-involved shooting in Greenville County this year.
The agency is working to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the incident, including reviewing body camera footage and interviewing witnesses.
The Sheriff’s Office released a statement expressing condolences for the loss of life while emphasizing their commitment to full transparency during the investigative process.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.