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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Justin Vallejo

Police officer charged in shooting of South Carolina man who ‘ran stop sign’ and led high-speed chase

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A police officer in South Carolina was charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting a man who ran a stop sign before instigating a high-speed chase at more than 100 miles per hour (160km/h).

Robert Junior Langley, 46, died on Sunday after the officer allegedly followed in pursuit outside the rural Georgetown County town of Hemmingway, according to the Associated Press.

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