CRIME & LAW

Greenville ambush injures officer; suspect dies at scene

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60-Second Summary

Greenville, S.C. Police responded to an ambush outside the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center on Jan. 11, when a man fired into a parked patrol vehicle and wounded an officer. Deputies later pursued the suspect, identified as 42-year-old David William Lane, and exchanged gunfire near Independence Boulevard and Ponders Ray Lane. Lane was pronounced dead at the scene; the coroner reported at least one self-inflicted fatal gunshot wound to the head. The injured officer was hospitalized and released. SLED opened an investigation and released video of the attack this week for investigators. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

About this summary

This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from https://www.wrdw.com, Post and Courier, The Delta News, WMBF News and FOX Carolina.

Timeline of Events

May 5, 2021 — Plaintiff ordered replacement driver's license (U-Haul case background).
May 16, 2021 — Greenville authorities were dispatched to U-Haul location in alleged theft.
December (prior year) — Plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and identity issues.
Jan. 11, 1:49 a.m. — Suspect fired into a patrol vehicle outside Greenville County Law Enforcement Center; officer injured.
Jan. 11, ~3:00–4:26 a.m. — Brief pursuit and officer-involved shooting; suspect pronounced dead; coroner ruled death self-inflicted; SLED began investigation.