Fatal Shooting of Armed Suspect During Greenville Domestic Disturbance

On May 4, 2025, a fatal deputy-involved shooting occurred in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of 34-year-old James Daniel Webster Jr. The incident unfolded around 2:40 p.m. when Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic dispute call. According to reports, Webster, who was intoxicated, engaged in an argument and brandished a rifle, prompting a deputy to open fire. Webster was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.