Chief Walker to address deadly officer-involved shooting

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston’s police chief is expected to provide an update Friday on a deadly officer-involved shooting.

Officers responded to the intersection of King Street and Line Street just before 10 a.m. Thursday for a physical altercation between two men. One of the men “presented a firearm,” and two officers fired their service weapon.

The man was struck, and officers provided medical aid. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive his injuries.

Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal identified the man as 37-year-old Andrew Williams of Charleston. O’Neal said Williams died at the Medical University of South Carolina at 10:47 a.m.

None of the officers were injured.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was called to conduct an independent investigation, which is standard protocol for a shooting that involves law enforcement.

“The Charleston Police Department is fully cooperating with SLED as the investigation continues,” the agency said.

Chief Chito Walker will give additional information about the shooting during an 11 a.m. news conference from the department’s headquarters. Count on 2 for updates.