Crime
One Person Shot, Suspect at Large Following Incident on Truett Avenue in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Law enforcement is actively investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday near Truett Avenue in Greenwood, prompting a significant police presence and urgent safety advisories for local residents.
According to the Greenwood Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers confirmed that one individual had been shot.
The condition of the victim has not yet been released.
Police say the armed suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
Authorities believe the individual may still be in the vicinity, and as a precaution, residents in the surrounding area are being urged to remain indoors and report any suspicious activity immediately.
While details remain limited, witnesses in the neighborhood report hearing gunshots followed by a rapid response from law enforcement, including patrol units securing the area around Truett Avenue.
A reporter is en route to gather additional information on the developing situation.
Greenwood Police have not released a suspect description or motive at this time.
Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.