March 26, 2008

COLUMBIA, S.C.---A drug suspect was killed Wednesday morning and a Richland County Sheriff's deputy was wounded during a shootout at a home.

Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspect fired on officers as they entered the home to serve a search warrant. One shot hit Deputy Marcus Brown on the arm. He returned the fire and killed the suspect.

Two others in the home weren't hurt and were being questioned by officers Wednesday afternoon.

Sheriff Lott said drug agents had surveillance pictures of the suspect selling drugs.

Since it is an officer-involved shooting, State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents will investigate, which is standard in these types of case.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.