Greenville ambush injures officer; suspect dies at scene
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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.
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- 1. May 5, 2021 — Plaintiff ordered replacement driver's license (U-Haul case background).
- 2. May 16, 2021 — Greenville authorities were dispatched to U-Haul location in alleged theft.
- 3. December (prior year) — Plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and identity issues.
- 4. Jan. 11, 1:49 a.m. — Suspect fired into a patrol vehicle outside Greenville County Law Enforcement Center; officer injured.
- 5. 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.
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