A South Carolina police officer was shot multiple times during a targeted ambush outside a police station, according to authorities, in a violent attack that was captured on video and is now under investigation.

The footage shows the officer seated inside a patrol vehicle when a suspect pulled up alongside and opened fire. Police identified the suspect as David Lane, who allegedly drove next to the officer’s car and fired incendiary rounds directly into the vehicle. The sudden attack left the officer wounded before emergency responders rushed to provide aid.

Law enforcement officials described the shooting as a deliberate ambush rather than a spontaneous act of violence. The officer was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released updated details on the officer’s condition but confirmed that multiple gunshot wounds were sustained.

The suspect was taken into custody following the shooting, and investigators are working to determine a motive. Officials emphasized that the use of incendiary ammunition significantly increased the danger of the attack, posing a risk of fire in addition to gunshot injuries.

The incident has prompted renewed concerns about the growing risks faced by law enforcement officers, particularly targeted attacks near police facilities. State and local officials condemned the ambush and pledged a full prosecution, stressing that assaults on officers will be met with swift and severe legal consequences.