Deputy wounded, suspect killed in Ravenel shooting

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was released from

the hospital Sunday night after being shot during a traffic stop earlier in the day.

Deputy Evan Cubbage was hit three times during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect, who

was killed. The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting. A second deputy

involved in the shooting was not injured.

“This traffic stop highlights the danger that our deputies face day in and day out,” Sheriff Kristin

Graziano said. “They have to put themselves in harm’s way. We are very fortunate that these

two deputies survived this incident.”

Deputy Cubbage conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle shortly before 3:45 p.m. at 4915

Savannah Highway near Ravenel. The second deputy arrived a short time later to provide

backup.

During the encounter, the passenger of the vehicle opened fire on the deputies, and Cubbage

was struck. The deputies returned fire, hitting the man, who died at the scene. The Charleston

County Coroner’s Office will identify the man when appropriate.

The female driver of the vehicle was detained.

Deputy Cubbage was transported to MUSC for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening

injuries. Fellow deputies and CCSO command staff were on hand to show support when he was

released from the hospital about 9 p.m. Cubbage has been with CCSO since August 2020.