10/18/2026
Shooting Incident
The City of Chester is aware of a shooting incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the area of Cushman Drive within the city limits.
At approximately 2:45 a.m., Chester City Police officers, alongside deputies with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, responded to reports of a large crowd gathered in the neighborhood. During the response, law enforcement encountered a shooting victim. While investigating the incident, a Chester County Sheriff’s deputy became involved in a foot pursuit during which the deputy discharged a fi***rm. A suspect was subsequently taken into custody, and a fi***rm was recovered.
The City of Chester takes all incidents involving gun violence and the use of deadly force seriously. Both incidents are under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), which has been requested to conduct an independent investigation. The City will cooperate fully with the appropriate investigative authorities.
As this remains an active investigation, the City will refrain from commenting on specific details that could compromise the investigative process. Additional information will be released as appropriate and when it can be shared responsibly.
