Greenville deputies justified in using deadly force in Travelers Rest shooting
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Travelers Rest, SC - The Greenville Sheriff’s Office released a critical incident report determining whether or not deputies were justified in using deadly force in a shooting that took place in Travelers Rest on March 25.
The sheriff’s office said dispatch received a 911 call from a woman claiming her husband, 75-year-old Jesse William Wright, was threatening her and was armed with a shotgun.
“My husband has locked me in, [he] refuses to let me out, and I’m scared to go into the house because he’s threatened to beat me,” the 911 caller said.
According to bodycam footage, a deputy arrived to the home on Coster Road and tried to negotiate with Wright, who was standing on the front porch.
In the video, you can hear Wright say, “You all want to die? I don’t care,” and, “I’m 75 years old. I’ve done lived my [profanity] life.”
Officials said a backup deputy arrived on scene. When Wright pointed his gun at the deputy, both officials fired at Wright. Deputies began first aid care on Wright, but he passed away at the scene.