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Darius Washington

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/01/2025

Location : Not Disclosed

City : North Charleston

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 1, 2025, Darius Washington was shot and killed during a deputy-involved shooting in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were involved in an incident leading to the shooting of Washington. Specific details surrounding the events that led to the shooting have not been disclosed.The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.live5news.com/2025/03/01/coroner-identifies-north-charleston-man-killed-deputy-involved-shooting/ 

Robert Stanley Rose

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/28/2025

Location : Near Dorchester Road and Ashley Phosphate Road

City : North Charleston

County : Dorchester

State : South Carolina

Agency : Dorchester County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 28, 2025, Dorchester County deputies responded to a disturbance near Dorchester Road and Ashley Phosphate Road in North Charleston, South Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 35-year-old Robert S. Rose, who reportedly attacked a deputy with a hatchet. Rose then barricaded himself inside a residence, leading to a standoff. Deputies finally entered the residence and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.live5news.com/2025/02/28/dorchester-county-deputy-injured-scene-standoff/
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/authorities-involved-in-standoff-in-dorchester-county-neighborhood/
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/dorchester-county-coroner-identifies-man-killed-by-police-in-friday-standoff-wciv-abc-news-4-charleston-sc-south-carolina-dorchester-county-sheriffs-office
https://news.yahoo.com/coroner-identifies-hatchet-wielding-man-144254790.html

Joshua Richardson

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/26/2025

Location : Intersection of Fort Johnson Road and Silver Leaf Circle

City : James Island

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Charleston County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a vehicle near Fort Johnson Road and Silver Leaf Circle on James Island. The driver did not stop, and deputies escalated a chase. The vehicle crashed, killing 31-year-old passenger Joshua Richardson. Two other individuals in the vehicle sustained injuries. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/wednesday-night-pursuit-in-charleston-county-leaves-1-dead-2-injured/

Lane Allyn Stiff

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/26/2025

Location : Highway 544 and Highway 814

City : Myrtle Beach

County : Horry

State : South Carolina

Agency : Horry County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 26, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., 18-year-old Lane Stiff was operating a motorcycle on Highway 544 near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Horry County Police officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Stiff continued driving. Police escalated a chase, which led to him colliding with a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 544 and Highway 814. He died at the crash site. Police did not disclose whether they chased him for any reason other than failure to stop.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbtw.com/news/grand-strand/horry-county/state-lawmakers-discussed-new-rules-penalties-for-police-chases-hours-before-horry-county-pursuit-death/
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/02/27/teen-charged-horry-county-chase-turn-deadly-crash/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/critical-injuries-reported-crash-involving-222053657.html
https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article301089709.html

Lawrence Thomas Devilbiss

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/23/2025

Location : King Street

City : Anderson

County : Anderson

State : South Carolina

Agency : Anderson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 10:30 PM, Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance call on King Street in Anderson, South Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 55-year-old Lawrence Thomas Devilbiss, who was reportedly armed. During the confrontation, at least one deputy discharged their firearm, striking Devilbiss. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS : [1] https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/24/anderson-county-sled-investigation-police-sheriffs-office-fatal-injury-king-street-shooting/79987305007/

Nathan Johnson

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : 100 block of Pecan Drive

City : Moncks Corner

County : Berkeley

State : South Carolina

Agency : Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/10/2025, deputies from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Pecan Drive in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Nathan Johnson, who was reportedly armed. During the confrontation, at least one deputy discharged their firearm, resulting in Johnson's death. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.counton2.com/news/sled-investigating-after-suspect-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting-victim-identified/

Nathan Johnson

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/30/2025

Location : Highway 17A near Oakley Road

City : Moncks Corner

County : Berkeley

State : South Carolina

Agency : Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Berkeley County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man near Highway 17A and Oakley Road on January 30, 2025. The circumstances of the shooting have not been disclosed. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office identified the man, but authorities have not released his name.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.live5news.com/2025/01/31/coroner-names-man-who-died-berkeley-county-deputy-involved-shooting/
•https://www.live5news.com/2025/01/30/berkeley-county-deputy-involved-shooting-kills-suspect-sled-investigating/
•https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/berkeley-county-news/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-berkeley-county/

Sean Michael Skates

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/23/2025

Location : Greenville County

City : Not Disclosed

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 23, 2025, Greenville County deputies shot and killed an unidentified person. The Sheriff's Office has not disclosed details about the circumstances of the shooting. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/01/23/deputies-scene-officer-involved-shooting-greenville-county/

Nolan Pritchard Ward

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/23/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Greenville

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Brandon Gilbert

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 20, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina, 27-year-old Nolan Pritchard Ward was shot and killed by Officer Brandon Gilbert of the Greenville Police Department. Officer Gilbert, a two-year veteran of the department, was involved in the incident that led to Ward's death. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is leading the inquiry to determine the events that transpired during the encounter.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/01/23/deputies-scene-officer-involved-shooting-greenville-county/

Daniel Leonard Trobaugh

Age :78

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/18/2025

Location : Ashley Creek

City : Elgin

County : Kershaw

State : South Carolina

Agency : Kershaw County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 18, 2025, deputies from the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance call in Kershaw, South Carolina. Officers attempted to make contact with the individual, but he barricaded himself inside his residence. After a three-hour standoff, the man allegedly displayed a firearm, prompting deputies to open fire, killing him. No officers were injured during the incident. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the critical incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/street-squad/kershaw-county/man-found-dead-after-3-hour-standoff-kershaw-countys-ashley-creek-thursday/101-8171b7ff-2986-46fd-8438-fb9b64334121
https://wach.com/news/local/man-dies-after-three-hour-standoff-with-kershaw-county-deputies#

Ryan Haman

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/29/2024

Location : Garners Ferry Road

City : Columbia

County : Richland

State : South Carolina

Agency : Columbia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/02/2025, Columbia Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Garners Ferry Road. The driver did not stop. Officers escalated a high-speed pursuit that eventually crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the male driver and bystander Ryan Haman and his dog. The reasons for the chase are not disclosed. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
2 Fatalities
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.coladaily.com/communities/two-dead-following-police-pursuit-and-crash-on-garners-ferry-road/article_59da081e-c6d4-11ef-be21-2b0c2926a21f.html

Joseph Dominic Mason

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/29/2024

Location : 100 block of North Poinsett Highway

City : Travelers Rest

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville County Sheriff's Office (GCSO)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 30, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies from the Greenville County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call at a residence in the 100 block of North Poinsett Highway in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a male individual who was reportedly armed. During the encounter, the individual was shot by a deputy and subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/12/29/greenville-co-deputies-respond-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wspa.com/news/crime/shooting-investigation-underway-involving-deputies-in-greenville-co/

Antavious J. Brown

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/28/2024

Location : 4400 block of Blossom Street

City : Columbia

County : Richland

State : South Carolina

Agency : Columbia Police Department (CPD), Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/28/2024, Columbia Police responded to a shooting incident at Cross Hill Apartments, located in the 4400 block of Blossom Street. Officers discovered that a woman had been shot in the lower body. The individual allegedly transported the victim to the hospital and then threatened to harm children and himself. Police began searching for the vehicle involved, which was located behind a business in the 4000 block of Leesburg Road. After officers attempted to make contact, the individual fled. Officers escalated to chase by both CPD officers and Richland County Sheriff's Deputies. The pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of Garners Ferry and Hazelwood roads, resulting in the death of a bystander and his dog.The victim from the initial shooting is expected to survive. The South Carolina Highway Patrol’s Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team is handling the crash investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 2 fatalities (1 driver, 1 dog)

SOURCE LINKS :

• https: //www.wltx.com/article/news/crime/shooting-leads-police-chase-crash-columbia/101-987ad601-7e27-4d52-98c4-f104be9ad1e7

John F. Childs

Age :68

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/27/2024

Location : 9600 block of Patriot Boulevard

City : Ladson

County : Dorchester

State : South Carolina

Agency : North Charleston Police Department (NCPD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 27, 2024, at approximately 4:41 p.m., North Charleston Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment in the 9600 block of Patriot Boulevard in Ladson. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased individuals: 38-year-old Adrienne Seay, her father 68-year-old John F. Childs, and her brother 36-year-old John A. Childs.
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Witnesses identified the shooter, who had taken a 5-year-old child from the home. Officers located the man at his residence. He exited the house holding the child, placed the child down safely, and then died by suicide. The child was not physically hurt.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Shooter)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-victims-in-friday-night-north-charleston-triple-homicide-wciv-abc-news-4-crime-ncpd-police-id-dorchester-county-ladson

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/3-dead-suspect-dies-by-suicide-in-apparent-family-dispute-ncpd-wciv-abc-news-4-2024

Adrienne Seay

Age :38

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 12/27/2024

Location : 9600 block of Patriot Boulevard

City : Ladson

County : Dorchester

State : South Carolina

Agency : North Charleston Police Department (NCPD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed before/during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 27, 2024, at approximately 4:41 p.m., North Charleston Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment in the 9600 block of Patriot Boulevard in Ladson. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased individuals: 38-year-old Adrienne Seay, her father 68-year-old John F. Childs, and her brother 36-year-old John A. Childs.
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Witnesses identified the shooter, who had taken a 5-year-old child from the home. Officers located the man at his residence. He exited the house holding the child, placed the child down safely, and then died by suicide. The child was not physically hurt.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Shooter)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-victims-in-friday-night-north-charleston-triple-homicide-wciv-abc-news-4-crime-ncpd-police-id-dorchester-county-ladson

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/3-dead-suspect-dies-by-suicide-in-apparent-family-dispute-ncpd-wciv-abc-news-4-2024

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/14/2024

Location : U.S. Highway 301 near Bass Drive

City : Santee

County : Orangeburg

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/14/2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a Dodge Charger in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase during which the vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree on U.S. Highway 301 near Bass Drive in Santee. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and a passenger sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.live5news.com/2024/12/15/troopers-attempt-elude-police-leads-deadly-orangeburg-county-crash/
https://wach.com/news/local/authorities-investigate-deadly-crash-following-attempted-police-evasion

Noland H. Clark

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/29/2024

Location : Cherokee Street and Rivers Avenue

City : North Charleston

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : North Charleston Police Department (NCPD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during a disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/29/2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) officers responded to reports of an armed individual causing a disturbance near Cherokee Street and Rivers Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male individual holding an object. Multiple officers fired shots, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The object turned out to be a black plastic item, not otherwise specified. He had been unarmed when killed.
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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the shooting. The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
This incident marks the 27th police shooting in South Carolina in 2024.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/29/sled-investigates-fatal-n-charleston-officer-involved-shooting/

George Garner

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/26/2024

Location : Cashua Ferry Road

City : Darlington

County : Darlington

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol, Marlboro County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/26/2024, around 2:40 p.m., Marlboro County deputies initiated a pursuit after the mayor of McColl, SC, George Garner which allegedly intended to "ensure Garner’s safety" (not otherwise specified) as part of a wellness check. The wellness check escalated to high speeds, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol joining in. Mayor Garner, driving a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound on Cashua Ferry Road, swerved into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with an 18-wheeler. Authorities confirmed this was not related to criminal activity, but no specific reasons for enforcing the dangerous "wellness check" were provided. Garner was critically injured and taken to McLeod Regional Medical Center where he died. The condition of the 18-wheeler driver remains unknown. The South Carolina Highway Patrol's multi-disciplinary accident team is investigating the incident. Police stated that the pursuit was not related to any criminal activity with all further details being withheld by police. A spokesperson for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed that the investigation is still active. The mayor had been under an unspecified "active investigation" by SLED prior to the crash. SLED was one of the participating law enforcement agencies who participated in the fatal pursuit.
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This fatal incident follows a series of highly tense and controversies in McColl, including the resignation of the town's entire police force on the same day due to significant tension between police and city administration. Five days after the stressful mass resignation of police, the Marlborough County Sheriff’s Office was appointed as replacement. This same law enforcement agency days later was in charge of escalating the fatal pursuit of the mayor. It is unknown at this time whether any of these events were connected.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbtw.com/news/local-news/darlington-county-news/mccoll-mayor-george-garner-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash-while-being-pursued-by-deputy/
Last update: 11/27/2024.
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Police force quits:
https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2024-11-25/entire-mccoll-police-department-resigns-marlboro-county-sheriffs-office-will-police-the-town#

Prior investigation:
https://www.giant.fm/fulton-county/news/local-news/officers-involved-in-shooting-identified/

Daziana Natasha Kian’te Lewis

Age :21

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 11/24/2024

Location : 1 Kmart Plaza

City : Greenville

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 18, 2024, Greenville County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Daziana Lewis, who reportedly had a knife. Authorities allege that posed a threat. A deputy shot and killed her. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is handling the investigation.
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Last update: 11/24/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbs17.com/news/south/sc-woman-with-knife-is-shot-killed-by-deputies-officials-say/

James Robert Frazier

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/23/2024

Location : 1400 block of South Fraser Street

City : Georgetown

County : Georgetown County

State : South Carolina

Agency : Georgetown Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance with a knife

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Georgetown police responded to the 1400 block of South Fraser Street on 11/23/2024 for a disturbance involving a knife. Officers encountered 50-year-old James Robert Frazier and fatally shot him under unknown circumstances.
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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.
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Last update: 11/24/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article296049074.html
https://www.fitsnews.com
https://www.counton2.com

Jahmeke Patrick-Gause

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/23/2024

Location : Near Princeton Drive, S.C. 90

City : North Myrtle Beach

County : Horry

State : South Carolina

Agency : Not Disclosed

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/23/2024, around 12:30 a.m., Jahmeke Patrick-Gause, 31, of Little River, South Carolina, was driving a 2007 Acura east on S.C. 90 when police escalated a chase for unknown reasons near North Myrtle Beach. With police chasing him, his vehicle left the road near Princeton Drive and struck a tree. Patrick-Gause, the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene. It remains unclear why he was pursued.
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Last update: 11/24/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article296073199.html

Andrew Williams

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/21/2024

Location : King Street and Line Street Intersection

City : Charleston

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the morning of November 21, 2024, Charleston Police officers responded to a disturbance call on King Street involving an armed man. The man, later identified as 37-year-old Andrew Williams, was engaged in a domestic dispute when officers arrived. During the encounter, Williams was shot and killed by police. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed it is investigating the incident.
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Last update: November 26, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/25/deadly-shooting-involving-charleston-police-under-state-investigation/
https://www.wistv.com/2024/11/25/deadly-shooting-involving-charleston-police-under-state-investigation/

Jaden Geathers

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/21/2024

Location : Hungry Neck Boulevard

City : Mount Pleasant

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, a police pursuit began after a 2015 Jaguar, driven impaired with lights off and hitting a median, was pursued for several miles at high speed. The vehicle crashed into a tree on Hungry Neck Boulevard, killing three individuals: Scott Tucker (20), Dennis Bernard (20), and Jaden Geathers (19). Tucker, a detention officer, was among the victims.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 killed.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/three-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-mount-pleasant-2nd-fatal-lowcountry-chase/article_c9bf7182-a802-11ef-8dea-4329e46f843c.html

Dennis Bernard

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/21/2024

Location : Hungry Neck Boulevard

City : Mount Pleasant

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, a police pursuit began after a 2015 Jaguar, driven impaired with lights off and hitting a median, was pursued for several miles at high speed. The vehicle crashed into a tree on Hungry Neck Boulevard, killing three individuals: Scott Tucker (20), Dennis Bernard (20), and Jaden Geathers (19). Tucker, a detention officer, was among the victims.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 killed.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/three-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-mount-pleasant-2nd-fatal-lowcountry-chase/article_c9bf7182-a802-11ef-8dea-4329e46f843c.html

Scott Tucker

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/21/2024

Location : Hungry Neck Boulevard

City : Mount Pleasant

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, a police pursuit began after a 2015 Jaguar, driven impaired with lights off and hitting a median, was pursued for several miles at high speed. The vehicle crashed into a tree on Hungry Neck Boulevard, killing three individuals: Scott Tucker (20), Dennis Bernard (20), and Jaden Geathers (19). Tucker, a detention officer, was among the victims.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 killed.
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Last update: 11/23/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/three-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-mount-pleasant-2nd-fatal-lowcountry-chase/article_c9bf7182-a802-11ef-8dea-4329e46f843c.html

James Blevins

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/21/2024

Location : U.S. Highway 17A near U.S. Highway 52

City : Moncks Corner

County : Berkeley

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The South Carolina Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on James Blevins, 24, near Moncks Corner at approximately 9:40 p.m. on November 21, 2024. After the traffic stop, Blevins fled, and police escalated a high-speed pursuit. His vehicle eventually left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole, killing him. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 17A near U.S. Highway 52. The reason for the fatal pursuit was not disclosed by the police.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/three-dead-in-separate-car-crashes-after-police-pursuits/article_d9baf13c-5f60-11ee-b58f-2b59737b49b1.html
https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/berkeley-county-fatal-crash-police-chase/101-f40cd1a0-abb0-47fc-8f88-7079050982a8

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/20/2024

Location : Highway 90

City : Horry County

County : Horry

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 20, 2024, a crash occurred on Highway 90 in Horry County, South Carolina, following a high-speed pursuit initiated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The individual attempted to evade officers but lost control of their vehicle, resulting in a fatal crash. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/suspect-dies-while-trying-to-evade-police-on-highway-90-schp/article_990b0428-a9ee-11ef-87dd-0b174252654d.html

Michael Bailey

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/19/2024

Location : Laurens Street NW and Hampton Avenue NW

City : Aiken

County : Aiken

State : South Carolina

Agency : Aiken County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Michael Bailey, a 39-year-old man from Norfolk, Virginia, died on November 18, 2024, after fleeing from a traffic stop in Aiken, South Carolina. An Aiken County deputy initially stopped Bailey for suspicion of driving under the influence around 12:30 a.m. When the officer approached, Bailey drove off, leading to a pursuit. The chase ended when Bailey lost control of his 2017 Kia SUV on Laurens Street near Hampton Avenue and crashed into a tree. Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was injured and hospitalized
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, and an autopsy is scheduled. No officers' names were released, and it's unclear if other factors contributed to the crash
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Last update: November 21, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgac.com/2024/11/18/suspect-in-aiken-county-police-pursuit/

https://article.wn.com/view/2024/11/18/One_person_killed_while_attempting_to_elude_police_near_Aike/

John "Johnny" Joseph Horan V

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/12/2024

Location : Ruby Tuesday on Snyder’s Highway

City : Walterboro

County : Colleton

State : South Carolina

Agency : Colleton County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged vandalism

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joseph Horan V, a 32-year-old white male, was killed on October 15, 2024, in Walterboro, South Carolina. Colleton County deputies and Walterboro police responded to reports of a man slashing car tires near a Ruby Tuesday restaurant at 1480 Sniders Highway. Upon arrival, Horan reportedly brandished a knife and was shot by law enforcement after allegedly advancing toward an officer. He had a history of PTSD and traumatic brain injury. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident​.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/colleton-county-sheriff-deputy-shooting-suspect-killed-ois/article_377903e2-8ba6-11ef-9689-639ae6ef31ac.html

Rene Contreras

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/05/2024

Location : 3200 block of North Highway

City : Greer

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 5, 2024, after a domestic shooting, Rene Contreras engaged in a standoff with Greenville County deputies. After several hours of negotiation, SWAT officers shot and killed him. Two deputies were placed on administrative leave. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2024/11/05/greenville-county-deputies-fatally-shoot-greer-man-after-standoff/76066746007/
https://www.foxcarolina.com/video/2024/11/05/officials-suspect-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-greer/

Antonio Lamar Sullivan

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 10/10/2024

Location : SC-101 and Lakeview Drive

City : Gray Court

County : Laurens

State : South Carolina

Agency : Laurens County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Laurens County Sheriff's Office shot and killed someone under undisclosed circumstances.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/laurens-county-law-enforcement-gray-court/62567579

https://www.laurenscountyadvertiser.net/2024/10/12/suspect-killed-in-lcso-deputy-involved-shooting-identified/

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/10/10/heavy-law-enforcement-presence-gray-court/

Martin McFeely

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/24/2024

Location : Daisy Road

City : Loris

County : Horry

State : South Carolina

Agency : Horry County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Horry County deputies chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons at high speed until it crashed and rolled over multiple times, killing the driver and only occupant, Martin McFeely.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2024/09/23/serious-injuries-reported-horry-county-crash/

Michael Scott Vasko

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/21/2024

Location : Knutson St

City : Goose Creek

County : Berkeley

State : South Carolina

Agency : Goose Creek Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Goose Creek PD received a call from the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station reporting that a man had barricaded himself inside a residence with a 1-month-old infant. Police arrived and established a standoff. The man died from suicide under police duress. The infant was found unharmed. Marrington Elementary and Middle Schools as well as the Child Development Center were locked down during the standoff.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/berkeley-independent/community-news/hostage-situation-in-goose-creek-ends-in-tragedy/article_033f5956-7782-11ef-88b8-1b4f322beeac.html

https://www.wtoc.com/2024/09/20/suspect-dead-joint-base-charleston-lockdown-lifted-after-hostage-situation/

Alton Modlin

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : Ashlyn Stokes Bridge Road

City : Charlotte

County : Lee

State : South Carolina

Agency : Lee County Sheriff’s Office, McBee Police Department, Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Jerriel Wright

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during manhunt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

McBee police alleged that Alton Modlin fired at them at a traffic stop. Police escalated a manhunt involving Lee county deputies, McBee PD, Darlington County deputies and SWAT. They found him in a cornfield. Police escalated a shootout and hit his patrol car. The car caught on fire and the K9 inside died. More than 100 police cars participated in the chase. Two officers were injured. Alton Modlin was killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=van4rb9vzUI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM8huxhxj18

https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/crime/man-wanted-for-allegedly-shooting-south-carolina-officer-dead-after-standoff-police-say/275-815b94ed-4bbf-4dd8-995e-77bee28cae8a

https://www.abccolumbia.com/2024/09/23/lee-co-sheriffs-office-mourns-loss-of-one-of-their-own/

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/chesterfield-county/officer-shot-in-chesterfield-county-expected-to-be-okay-pd/

Ealwinne Richard

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : South Harper Street extension near Burnt Mill Creek Road City: Laurens County

City : Laurens County

County : Laurens

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ealwinne Richard Was driving a 2020 Chevrolet sedan when Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop. He did not stop and police escalated high speed chase that ended when he went off the road, struck a tree, rolled over several times and died. Police stated they felt the driver may be impaired, the reason given for the fatal chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-wreck/
https://www.golaurens.com/news/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash-on-south-harper-ext/article_160e0b14-7362-11ef-87cc-13f4e197325b.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcXkcbyAhPI

Tierra Hamer

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/11/2024

Location : Broad River

City : Columbia

County : Richland

State : South Carolina

Agency : Columbia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver drowned during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Columbia Police chased Tierra Hamer for unknown reasons at high speed until she drove into the Broad River and drowned.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/woman-dead-police-chase-car-broad-river-columbia-sc/article_080f1b52-7119-11ef-a720-87d5e7a83b51.html

Jaden Kain Beheler

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/31/2024

Location : Highway 11

City : Spartanburg County

County : Spartanburg

State : South Carolina

Agency : Chensnee Police Department, Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jaden Beheler allegedly drove a stolen car, was chased by police and stop sticks were placed. They punctured his tires. He shot and killed himself after that while driving and crashed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/sites/default/files/source-screenshots/SC_Fingerville_83124a.png

Shianta Kirby

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/30/2024

Location : Rodman Road

City : Lake City

County : Florence

State : South Carolina

Agency : Florence County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged home invasion

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 30, 2024, officers from the Florence County Sheriff's Office responded to a home invasion in Lake City, South Carolina. During the incident, Shianta Kirby was shot and later died from his injuries at the hospital.
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The incident is being investigated by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)​.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wpde.com/news/local/man-shot-during-potential-home-invasion-lake-city-florence-county-sheriffs-office-rodman-road-south-carolina-pee-dee-crime

Matthew Paul Berry

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/23/2024

Location : 1300 block of Brittany Drive

City : Florence

County : Florence

State : South Carolina

Agency : Florence Police Department, Florence County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Florence Police state that Matthew Berry was wanted for a prior homicide and was located in an apartment in the 1300 block of Brittany Drive. Both city and county police arrived to arrest him, claim that he fired at them and they shot and killed him during arrest.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/florence-kentucky-shooting-today-7-shot-4-fatally/15036025/

https://www.wbtw.com/news/pee-dee/florence-county/family-of-man-killed-in-florence-officer-involved-shooting-searching-for-answers/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/16/2024

Location : Highway 17

City : Charleston County

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Charleston PD attempted to traffic-stop a vehicle that did not stop. Police escalated a chase until the vehicle stopped at Adams Run. The man shot himself and died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.live5news.com/video/2024/07/17/video-deputies-investigate-charleston-co-pursuit-that-ended-drivers-death/

https://sheriff.charlestoncounty.org/news/2024/ccso-investigating-low-speed-pursuit-that-ended-in-apparent-suicide.pdf