Deputy Fatally Shoots Gun Show Customer Who Shot Him

A Lexington County deputy fatally shot a person who fired on him Saturday. The deputy was working security at a South Carolina gun show.

• The deputy underwent surgery and is in stable condition, officials said.
• The South Carolina Arms Collector Association organized the gun and knife show.
• The show took place at the Jamil Temple, a Shriners-owned rental venue.
• The organizers did not respond to requests for comment.

Why it matters: The show's posted rules ban loaded weapons except those carried by on-duty police. Its rules also require all weapons to have their actions secured.

• The venue regularly hosts gun shows, jewelry expos and roller derbies.

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What’s next: The sheriff's office has not released the shooter's identity or how the confrontation began.

• Who was the person who shot the deputy, and what led to the gunfire?
• How did a loaded weapon get into a show that bans them?