WMBF News reports that DILLON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Police are actively looking for an armed and dangerous suspect in Dillon.
The Dillon Police Department is searching for Steve Allen Mason, Jr., of Marion, who is wanted in connection with pointing and presenting a firearm at a local convenience store in the area of East Harrison Street and U.S.
Officials say when officers attempted to take Mason into custody, gunfire was exchanged, and an officer was hit by gunfire.
The injured officer was taken to McLeod Medical Center and is expected to recover from his injuries.
Authorities say Mason should be considered armed and dangerous.
He is wanted for pointing and presenting a firearm.