Bodycam footage of deadly officer involved shooting in Florence Co

The Florence County Sheriff's Office released a YouTube video Friday morning in regards to the deadly officer-involved shooting on January 5.

Sheriff TJ Joye with the department said the following in the video before showing the very graphic incident.

"We are releasing the video today as part of our effort to be transparent. I would caution the public that the portions of the video, that we are releasing, are graphic and disturbing," he said. "The video clearly shows the subject threatening to shoot the deputy and pointing the weapon at the deputy before the deputy fired his weapon."

Joye said they did share the video with the family of the deceased first.

"They support the release of the video, as well. Our hearts go out to them over the loss of their loved one," he said. "The role of a police officer is a dangerous job. And we are so blessed to have highly, trained individuals to serve the citizens of Florence County.

He continued:
Video of this incident does exist and has been turned over to SLED. This video is not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and there is nothing to legally compel us to release it to the public at this time. However, we are releasing it as a part of our effort to be transparent.

The department emphasized their releasing of the video as part of being transparent with the community.
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