Update: 1 officer fatally shot, 7 wounded in South Carolina shooting. Suspect in custody.

By: Associated Press

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FLORENCE, S.C. (AP)  City officials say a total of seven law enforcement officers were wounded including one fatally, in a South Carolina shooting.

Florence city spokesman, John Wukela, gave the updated total Wednesday evening.

Authorities say the incident unfolded as sheriff’s deputies were trying to serve a warrant in the town of Florence.

President Donald Trump is offering his condolences to the South Carolina officers shot in a fatal confrontation with a suspect who held children hostage in a home and fired at deputies.

In a tweet Wednesday, Trump said: “My thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department tonight, in South Carolina.”

He added: “We are forever grateful for what our Law Enforcement Officers do 24/7/365.”

Six law enforcement officers were wounded and one killed after officers came under fire while trying to serve a warrant in the city of Florence.

Authorities say the suspect is in custody. Officials have not released the suspect’s name or condition.

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