Small-town South Carolina cop injured in shooting during traffic stop

McBEE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State Police say they have found a man who shot and wounded a small-town police officer during a traffic stop.

A statement from the U.S. Department of State Law Enforcement provided the name and description of the 27-year-old man and his vehicle, but did not say whether he had been arrested or charged.

McBee police officer shot ‘more than 60 times’ Thursday night, police Chief Tim Knight said he told WPDE-TV.

Three bullets struck the officer, who was treated and released from the hospital, McBee Mayor Glenn Odom said.

“He’s resting at home,” Odom told the TV station. “He has to have surgery on his forearm where the bullet is lodged. But other than that, he seems to be doing well. This is a miracle from the Lord.”

A man police were searching for was found in Darlington County Friday morning after state police issued a Blue Alert to let the public know they were looking for someone who killed, injured or kidnapped a police officer.

McBee is a town of about 750 people located about 55 miles (89 kilometers) northeast of Columbia.