Man Faces Charges After Firing Shots At Timmonsville Officer

Bolton was later found at a home on Laurel Lane in Florence. He was arrested after a brief standoff.

One man is facing charges after reportedly firing shots at a Timmonsville police officer.

The situation unfolded Saturday. 27-year-old Marcus Bolton allegedly fired multiple shots at the officer while fleeing the scene of multiple shootings. The officer was not injured, but the suspect fled.

Bolton was later found at a home on Laurel Lane in Florence. He was arrested after a brief standoff. Further details regarding the initial situations were not released but no injuries were reported.

Bolton is facing charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature. He is being held at the Florence County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing.