Suspect Hospitalized After Police-Involved Shooting in Florence

A suspect is now recovering in a hospital after a shoot out with Florence County Police. Authorities responded to a residence last night at the intersection of Hicks Road and Factory Street in Coward for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the suspect had barricaded himself in his home and began shooting at police. The suspect then also set fire to the home. At one point the he exited the home and shot at deputies again. They returned fire and struck the suspect. The extent of his injuries is not known at this time. No other injuries were reported.