Green Pond, SC — On June 9, 2026, at approximately 1:46 PM while voters were casting their ballots at the Green Pond Community Center, in Green Pond, South Carolina, the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office became aware of an alleged altercation that occurred involving a sitting State Representative, Michael F. Rivers.
When Deputies arrived at the location, State Representative Rivers was no longer at the location and left in a vehicle prior to their arrival.
After receiving information alleging that a firearm was displayed during the altercation, the Sheriff’s Office notified the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Due to the involvement of a sitting State Representative, the investigation has been deferred to SLED.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available and in accordance with the ongoing investigation.
