CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office released dashcam video of the deadly officer involved shooting that unfolded in Ravenel on Sunday.
The footage was recorded from Deputy Evan Cubbage’s patrol vehicle.
Cubbage was struck three times during a shootout following a traffic stop in the 4900 block of Savannah Highway.
Following a brief interaction with two occupants of a car that was pulled over, Deputy Evan Cubbage called for backup.
When a second officer arrived at the scene, the passenger of the vehicle opened fire, striking Cubbage three times.
Both deputies returned fire in response, killing the passenger.
The suspect was identified as 28-year-old James Pierce, from Walterboro.
He was pronounced dead on the spot.
Cubbage was released from the hospital Sunday night about five hours after the shooting.
An investigation is ongoing.
You can watch the full 11 minute video released by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office here.