Body Cam Released Where Homeowner Was Shot After Sheriff’s Office Respond to Alarm Call

Greenville County Sheriff's SC - On June 13th at around 11:49 PM, a Greenville County Dispatch Center Received a call from an alarm company regarding a panic alarm activation from the residence of 305 Eastcrest Drive. The alarm company attempted to make contact with the owner of the cell phone but did not receive an answer. The alarm company then notified the Greenville County dispatch center. The county dispatcher also attempted to make contact with the owner of the cell phone without success.



A deputy was then dispatched to the home at around 11:54 PM.



Just after midnight, the first deputy arrived on scene and rang the doorbell but was unable to make contact with anybody inside.



As the deputy proceeded to walk off the front porch to begin a perimeter check of the home, he noticed movement from inside the home and returned to the front door to further investigate.



As the deputy returned to the front door, he noticed a man through the window on the left side of the door.



The man who was later identified as the homeowner was seen on the deputy’s body-worn camera and observed by the deputy holding a gun.



According to the deputy, after noticing the man inside, he illuminates him with his flashlight and as he did so the man who was initially walking away from the front door turned and cornered his gun at him.



In an effort to defend himself against a perceived threat, the deputy fired his issued weapon as he retreated off the porch and subsequently struck the individual multiple times.



After a brief communication exchange between the deputy and homeowner, the deputy entered the residence and began to provide medical attention until EMS arrived on scene.



For the next several minutes first aid was provided to the man and was subsequently transported by EMS to the hospital for medical treatment.



The individual has since been released from the hospital and is recovering from his wounds.



At this time in the investigation, we have learned that the panic alarm was received from a cell phone medical assist app from an occupant inside the residence however there was no immediate emergency that was needed.



The individual who was shot was not charged with any crime and therefore his information and identity will not be released as part of this video.



A smith & wesson 38 caliber pistol was recovered from the scene by agents from the South Carolina state law enforcement division.