Man accused of shooting SC officer found dead

MCBEE, S.C. (WSPA) – A man wanted for shooting and injuring a South Carolina officer was found dead Friday after a statewide search.

Around 8 a.m., the SC State Law Enforcement Division activated a Blue Alert for 27-year-old Alston Modlin who was considered to be armed and dangerous.

Officials said Modlin reportedly shot a McBee Police Officer during a traffic stop Thursday night near a high school in Chesterfield County.

The officer is at the hospital receiving treatment.

At 9:45 a.m., SLED located Modlin’s vehicle and a foot pursuit ensued.

A few minutes later, officials located the suspect and a shooting incident took place. The Lee County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Modlin was deceased.

Modlin’s death remains an ongoing investigation at this time.

The Horry County Police Department was requested by SLED on behalf of the collaboration of the SCDNR and Lee County Sheriff’s Office due to the involvement of three agencies.

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