Florence Airport Officer Killed in Shooting

An airport officer is dead following a shooting at the Florence airport. The shooting took place around 6 A.M. yesterday morning during a traffic stop and claimed the life of 26-year-old Jackson Winkeler. The suspect fled the scene but has since been apprehended. 37-year-old James Bell is currently being booked at the Florence County Detention Center in relation to the shooting. Once he’s booked, the official charges and his photo will be released to the public. It’s reported this is the first officer-involved shooting in South Carolina of 2020. SLED is still investigating the incident.