A horrific video has surfaced showing an off-duty Beaufort County Sheriff’s deputy pointing a handgun at a group of terrified teenagers, who can be heard screaming and pleading, “No, no! Stop, stop! Do not shoot,” during a roadside confrontation.
The shocking footage has prompted an immediate investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, which has confirmed the deputy involved has been suspended without pay.
The incident reportedly occurred during a traffic dispute or stop, though the full details surrounding the initial confrontation have not yet been released by authorities. What is clear from the testimony is the extreme level of force and fear involved:
- The Threat: The deputy, who was not on duty at the time, is seen brandishing a firearm.
- The Terror: The teenagers were left hysterical, convinced their lives were in immediate danger as they begged for the deputy not to pull the trigger.
The parents of the teenagers are now pursuing legal action against the deputy and potentially the Sheriff’s Office itself, demanding accountability for the traumatizing episode. The Sheriff’s Office stated that the matter is under active criminal and internal review to determine whether the deputy’s actions violated department policy or state law.