A McBee police officer shot during a routine traffic stop in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, is now undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The shooting, which took place late Thursday near McBee High School, has led to the arrest of 27-year-old Alston Modlin after an hours-long manhunt by law enforcement officials. Modlin, who managed to shoot the officer more than 60 times according to WSOC-TV, had been spotted earlier in a white Toyota Tacoma heading westbound in Florence, South Carolina.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), along with assistance from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, engaged in an extensive search for Modlin. Found later in a field off Una Road in Lee County, SLED took Modlin into custody under unclear circumstances, as reported by WSOC-TV. The injured officer, whose name has not been released, has been released to his family following treatment. Chesterfield County School District officials confirmed that the incident happened near the high school's agricultural building but was not related to the high school activities.
The details concerning the traffic stop that escalated to the shooting are still being pieced together by SLED, which has taken over the investigation at the request of the McBee Police Department. According to details acquired by WCNC Charlotte, the vehicle driven by Modlin was promptly located after the incident. The officer's condition has not been detailed, but they have been confirmed to be receiving care.
As for Alston Modlin, the suspect in the shooting, authorities have not disclosed the specific charges pending against him. The investigation continues with SLED at its helm, calling for anyone with relevant information to contact them at 866-472-8477, or by emailing tips to [email protected], as noted by WBTV.
