S.C. Code Ann. § 24-3-750
Immunity.
If, in suppressing a disorder, riot, or insurrection, a person who is acting, aiding, or assisting in committing the same is wounded or killed, the Director of the Department of Corrections, the keeper or a person aiding or assisting him must be held as justified and guiltless. Effect of Amendment The 2010 amendment made nonsubstantive changes.