Officer Ambushed and Shot in Greenville County, New Video Reveals Deadly Chase

Dash cam footage shows the attack on Officer Gio Alberto and the subsequent police pursuit that ended in the suspect's death.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Dash cam footage has been released showing the ambush and shooting of Officer Gio Alberto in Greenville County, South Carolina. The suspect, David Lane, shot Alberto with incendiary rounds before fleeing the scene. Lane was later spotted by another deputy, leading to a car chase that ended with Lane's death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Why it matters

The incident has raised concerns about public safety and the handling of individuals with potential mental health issues. Neighbors had previously filed reports about Lane, but no criminal action was taken prior to the shooting.

The details

According to Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis, Lane was looking for an officer to shoot and ambushed Alberto while he was filling out paperwork in the law enforcement center parking lot. After shooting Alberto, Lane fled the scene. He was later spotted by another deputy near his apartment complex, where he fired multiple rounds at the deputy before leading police on a chase that ended in a parking lot, where he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

  • On January 11, 2026 at 1:50 am, Lane ambushed and shot Officer Alberto.
  • The car chase and subsequent confrontation between Lane and police occurred later that same morning.

The players

Officer Gio Alberto

The Greenville County police officer who was ambushed and shot by the suspect, David Lane.

David Lane

The 35-year-old suspect who ambushed and shot Officer Alberto before leading police on a deadly chase that ended in his own death.

Sheriff Hobart Lewis

The Greenville County Sheriff who provided details about the incident and the suspect's actions.

Senator Tim Scott

The U.S. Senator who invited the recovering Officer Alberto to be his special guest at the State of the Union address.

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What they’re saying

“He was so excited to be here and so excited to be alive that that enthusiasm was infectious.”

— Senator Tim Scott (wyff4.com)

“He was in the driver's seat. And it's by the grace of God that he is alive.”

— Sheriff Hobart Lewis, Greenville County Sheriff (wyff4.com)

“He was well prepared to inflict as much damage as possible. Plenty of ammunition, plenty of weapons in the car. Some other things in his apartment that were found later, almost like he was going to go by there and kind of reload and go back out.”

— Sheriff Hobart Lewis, Greenville County Sheriff (wyff4.com)

What’s next

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is still investigating the ambush and officer-involved shooting.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for better mental health support and intervention for individuals who may pose a threat to public safety. The fact that neighbors had previously reported concerns about the suspect, but no action was taken, raises questions about how law enforcement can better identify and address potential risks before they escalate to violence.