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A large law enforcement response unfolded today at Jamil Temple in the Harbison area of Columbia, South Carolina, where a gun and knife show was scheduled. Two witnesses said a Lexington County sheriff’s deputy was shot. Officials have not confirmed what happened, and the situation remains under development.
How the Columbia response began
Traffic cameras showed a heavy law enforcement presence near the building at 206 Jamil Road, just off Interstate 26 near St. Andrews Road. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. The Columbia Police Department is assisting. Officials have not said what prompted the response.
What witnesses and early reports say
Two witnesses said a deputy was hurt. A video shared on social media appeared to show a deputy being carried away on a stretcher. Another report said the deputy was hit in the leg and that a suspect was reportedly down. Officials have not confirmed any of those accounts.
Early accounts in fast moving events can shift. Details such as a suspect’s status or the location of an injury may change once authorities verify them.
Shooting at the Jamil temple in Irmo. Listening to Fire & EMS dispatch & ops channel it sounds like at least 2 GSW’s, one fatal, another person shot in the leg.
Avoid the area. https://t.co/J1NYALw5yh
— ☈ Chris Jackson ☈ (@ChrisJacksonSC) November 14, 2026
Where the weekend event fits
Jamil Temple had posted that a gun and knife show was planned for the weekend. A local emergency services post said area hospitals were alerted to a possible mass casualty incident, and air medical crews were placed on standby. Officials have not confirmed the number or condition of any other victims.
Alerts like these often reflect caution. Hospitals and air crews can be placed on standby before anyone knows how many people need care, so the alert alone does not show that many people were hurt. Authorities also have not said whether the response is linked to the event.
What residents near Columbia should know
Officials had not said whether an ongoing threat exists. People in the area should avoid the site and follow updates from local law enforcement.
What remains unconfirmed
Authorities have not confirmed that a deputy was shot, the deputy’s condition, the suspect’s status or any other injuries. The cause of the response remains unclear. Details may change as more information is released. Updates from the sheriff’s department and city officers will help clarify the picture.
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