Deputy shoots man at South Carolina gun show

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How did the left and right cover Deputy shoots man at South Carolina gun show?

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Is Deputy shoots man at South Carolina gun show left or right?

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Which outlets covered Deputy shoots man at South Carolina gun show?

106 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What happened at the gun show?

A deputy working security at a gun show in South Carolina fatally shot a man who had fired at him on Saturday. The deputy was taken to surgery and is in stable condition. The gun show's organisers cancelled Sunday's session.

Where did the shooting take place?

The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon at the South Carolina Arms Collector Association's gun and knife show in Columbia, South Carolina. Some reports specify the location as the Jamil Temple.

What was the condition of the deputy?

The Lexington County deputy was taken into surgery and was in stable condition following the incident. The sheriff's office confirmed his status.

What action did the gun show organisers take?

The South Carolina Arms Collector Association, which was holding the gun and knife show, cancelled Sunday's session following the shooting incident.