Archive · 12 Jan 2026
US Cop Wounded In Ambush Attack
A police officer in Greenville, South Carolina, was shot while sitting in his patrol car.
The attack was called an 'ambush-style' attack by officials.
The police identified a suspect and chased his car, leading to a shootout.
The suspect, David William Lane, was shot and killed.
The officer was hurt but is now okay.
The police are still trying to find out why this happened.
A Greenville police officer was shot in an ambush-style attack while in his patrol car.
The officer was treated and released from the hospital.
Authorities identified and pursued a suspect, leading to a shootout.
The suspect, David William Lane, 42, was killed in the shootout.
The motive for the attack and the identity of the officer are not yet known.
- Who
- A Greenville police officer and suspect David William Lane, 42
- What
- Ambush-style attack on a police officer, followed by a shootout
- When
- Early Sunday
- Where
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Why
- Motive unknown
- Officer Status
- Wounded and released from hospital
- Suspect Status
- Killed in shootout
- Suspect Name
- David William Lane, 42
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Investigating Agency
- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division