Two Florence County deputies remain in critical condition and a third is also still in the hospital, Lott said. The deputies were there to serve a search warrant and have a prearranged interview with his 28-year-old son, Seth Hopkins. Four police officers from the city of Florence were wounded as they tried to save the deputies. Two other Florence officers were wounded but released from the hospital a short time later. His 28-year-old son, Seth Hopkins, has been charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor against two different girls.

Source: National Post October 16, 2018 19:18 UTC