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Police officers were ambushed at an upscale in Florence, the lead investigator said.
"These officers did absolutely nothing wrong," Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Friday. "This was an ambush you can not prevent."
The alleged shooter, Fred Hopkins, 74, faces one count of murder in the death of Florence Police Sgt. Terrence Carraway. He also faces six counts of attempted murder for the shooting of other city officers and Florence County Sheriff deputies.
Three deputies and one city officer remain in critical condition. Two officers have been released from the hospital.
The other officers injured were:
- Florence Officer Brian Hart
- Florence Officer Travis Scott
- Florence Officer Scott Williamson
- Florence County Sheriff 's Office Investigator Arie Davis
- Sheriff's County Sheriff's Office Investigator Sarah Miller
- Florence County Sheriff Office Investigator Farrrah Turner
His adopted his, Seth Hopkins, 27, also included a second-degree criminal sexual conduct of a minor.
A judge denied bond for Fred Hopkins on the murder count, Florence Solicitor Ed Clements said. Bond on murder charges can only be set by a short circuit judge. Bond was also denied on the subject of such charges.
The judge also decided to wait for a brief appointment to represent Hopkins, Clements said. Thomas Hopkins meets the financial qualifications.
Deputies went to the Hopkins' Ashton Drive on Wednesday evening after they sat down for an interview with Seth Hopkins for the sexual conduct case. Lott said it's a standard police procedure to meet a subject for an interview. Police also had a search warrant.
"They got out of the car, and they were shot before they got to the door," Lott said.
Four responding officers were then shot, Lott said. An armored vehicle was used to remove the officers from the scene.
Lott declined to identify the gun used in the attack or the number of people inside the home during the shooting. The department has stated that multiple weapons have been involved.
No civilians were injured in the incident. Seth was struck in the shooting, he said.
Two or three children were under Fred Hopkins' care, Florence Solicitor Ed Clements said. Clements did not provide any additional information.
Clements said it was too early to decide on the death penalty against Fred Hopkins.
Lott said there is extensive research that will take place at least a week, and the FBI is at the site to assist.
"Lott said," We will continue to fill the blanks of the puzzle until we have this puzzle completely finished.
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