Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/14/2022
Location : Fickling Hill
City : Johns Island
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charleston county deputies chased a vehicle they felt may be related to a prior drive-by shooting. Police escalated to chase two high speeds and then called off the chase. The vehicle crashed into a tree and killed the driver and the passenger.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.live5news.com/2022/05/14/deputies-2-killed-crash-shortly-after-drive-by-shooting-chase/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/14/2022
Location : Fickling Hill
City : Johns Island
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charleston county deputies chased a vehicle they felt may be related to a prior drive-by shooting. Police escalated to chase two high speeds and then called off the chase. The vehicle crashed into a tree and killed the driver and the passenger.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.live5news.com/2022/05/14/deputies-2-killed-crash-shortly-after-drive-by-shooting-chase/
Shanice Renee Dantzler-Williams 3 of 3
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 05/08/2022
Location : US Hwy 17/New Rd
City : Charleston
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County SO
Officer(s) : Emily Pelletier
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by speeding officer running stop sign
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Emily Pelletier was speeding to a call, ran a stop sign and crashed into a sedan, killing 3 women in one family.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kogersmortuarycares.com/obituary/MsShanice-Dantzler-Williams
https://www.live5news.com/2022/05/10/coroner-identifies-victims-crash-with-charleston-county-deputy/
Miranda Dantzler-Williams 2 of 3
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 05/08/2022
Location : US Hwy 17/New Rd
City : Charleston
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County SO
Officer(s) : Emily Pelletier
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by speeding officer running stop sign
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Emily Pelletier was speeding to a call, ran a stop sign and crashed into a sedan, killing 3 women in one family.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kogersmortuarycares.com/obituary/MsShanice-Dantzler-Williams
https://www.live5news.com/2022/05/10/coroner-identifies-victims-crash-with-charleston-county-deputy/
Stephanie Renee Dantzler-Williams 1 of 3
Age :53
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 05/08/2022
Location : US Hwy 17/New Rd
City : Charleston
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County SO
Officer(s) : Emily Pelletier
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by speeding officer running stop sign
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Emily Pelletier was speeding to a call, ran a stop sign and crashed into a sedan, killing 3 women in one family.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kogersmortuarycares.com/obituary/MsShanice-Dantzler-Williams
https://www.live5news.com/2022/05/10/coroner-identifies-victims-crash-with-charleston-county-deputy/
Prince Kingly Tywan Gurly
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/05/2022
Location : 112 E Liberty Street
City : Marion
County : Marion
State : South Carolina
Agency : Marion PD
Officer(s) : Adam Bott
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Prince Gurly was allegedly involved in some sort of disturbance with his mother. Marion police officer Adam Bott claimed that Gurly had a knife. Even his mother asked the officers to leave as they were not needed. Police claim that he moved toward them with a knife, and they shot and killed him despite the family attempting to prevent police interference.
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William “Jerry” Crosby
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/01/2022
Location : 300 block of Perkins Path
City : Jacksonboro
County : Colleton
State : South Carolina
Agency : Colleton County SO
Officer(s) : Mental health welfare check
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police reeYeahcalled to do a mental health welfare check on William Crosby. He was allegedly armed. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://obits.postandcourier.com/us/obituaries/charleston/name/william-crosby-obituary?id=34697205
https://obits.postandcourier.com/us/obituaries/charleston/name/william-crosby-obituary?id=34697205
Richard Scott Turner
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/26/2022
Location :
City : Spartanburg
County : Spartanburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : Spartanburg County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Spartanburg County deputies tried to stop a U-Haul truck about 2:20 p.m. on Asheville Highway near Geddes Street for a traffic violation. When the vehicle failed to stop, police escalated a chase until the driver pulled into the Villas at Lawson Creek apartments.
A passenger ran to the back of the apartment complex and into the backyard of a home and then became unresponsive during arrest.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbtw.com/news/u-haul-passenger-dies-after-police-chase-in-south-carolina/
Austin Henderson 2 of 2
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/24/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Cayce
County : Lexington
State : South Carolina
Agency : Cayce PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police Officer Drew Barr responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Rossmore Drive at about 2:45 am. and encountered Austin Henderson in the front yard who shot and killed Officer Barr. Henderson then locked himself inside of the home until committing suicide seven hours later.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wistv.com/2022/04/24/officer-shot-cayce-by-suspect/
Kenneth Brian Turner
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/14/2022
Location : McIver/Old Florence Rd
City : Darlington
County : Darlington
State : South Carolina
Agency : Darlington County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Darlington County deputies investigated Kenneth Turner for pushing a motorcycle up the street that deputies felt may be stolen. Police claim that he had a gun when confronted and threatened to use it to commit suicide The gun misfired and he then pointed it at officers who shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wavy.com/news/national/one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-darlington-county/
Robert L. Wright
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/07/2022
Location : E Pine Log Rd/Charleston Hwy
City : Aiken
County : Aiken
State : South Carolina
Agency : ATF, US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police serving warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
ATF and US Marshals chased the vehicle of Robert Wright until he crashed. Police shot and killed him. Details are unknown as these were federal agencies who do not abide by transparency.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/federal-agent-involved-shooting-in-aiken/
https://www.wrdw.com/2022/04/07/sled-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-aiken-county/
Jimmy Ray Whiteside
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/01/2022
Location : Strange Ct
City : Spartanburg
County : Spartanburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : Spartanburg County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Spartanburg County deputies were sent to a domestic dispute where Jimmy Whiteside allegedly injured a woman. Police state he was holding a machete when they arrived and a hammer. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wrdw.com/2022/04/02/coroner-identifies-suspect-shot-by-spartanburg-county-deputies/
https://myfox8.com/news/south-carolina/man-killed-by-officers-after-a-domestic-dispute/
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Deputy-kills-man-with-a-machete-and-hammer-in-17053426.php
Cody Kelley
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : 1900 W 6th St
City : Sioux Falls
County : Minnehaha
State : South Carolina
Agency : Sioux Falls PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sioux Falls officers were sent to a welfare check on a suicidal man who was reportedly holding a knife to his own throat. Police arrived, fired tasers at him and he dropped the knife. Police physically tried to subdue him and an altercation began, leading to Kelly reaching for another knife. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://atg.sd.gov/docs/SFPD%20OIS%20Summary%203-31-22.pdf
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/dci-to-investigate-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
Barney Leroy Peoples, Jr.
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 03/26/2022
Location : 700 block of James Warren Dr
City : Rapid City
County : Pennington State: SD
State : South Carolina
Agency : Rapid City PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Rapid City PD state that they received a call about a possible burglary. They went to the 700 block of James Warren Drive and encountered a man who was allegedly armed and pointing a gun. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.blackhillsfox.com/2022/03/26/burglary-suspect-shot-killed-by-rapid-city-police/
https://www.kbhbradio.com/news/suspected-burglar-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting
https://drgnews.com/2022/05/05/dci-determines-officer-involved-shooting-in-rapid-city-was-justified/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/23/2022
Location : 169 exit ramp at TV Road
City : Florence
County : Florence
State : South Carolina
Agency : Florence County Sheriff’s
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Florence County deputies tried to stop a pickup truck for a moving violation. The driver initially stomped, but then took off. Police escalated chase that ended when the pick up hit an 18-wheeler. The driver died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2022/03/23/fcso-one-dead-after-chase-crash-i-95/
Irvin D. Moorer Charley
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/19/2022
Location : 03/19/2022
City : Columbia
County : Richland
State : South Carolina
Agency : Richland County SO
Officer(s) : John Anderson, Zachary Hentz
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richland County deputies arrived at a domestic violence call, found Irvin Charley outside holding a stick, tasered him and finally shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/south-carolina/article259593809.html
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article259589989.html
https://www.koamnewsnow.com/i/family-of-man-shot-by-police-release-all-videos-not-parts/
https://www.yaktrinews.com/i/family-of-man-shot-by-police-release-all-videos-not-parts/pic/2538090/
https://www.wistv.com/2022/06/14/no-charges-solicitor-rcsd-shooting-irvin-moorer-charley/
https://wach.com/news/local/funeral-service-held-for-irvin-donell-moorer-charley
Ryan Waldner
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2022
Location : 24800 S Dakota Hwy 25
City : Farmer
County : Bon Homme
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Dakota Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shots fired
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
South Dakota Highway Patrol were called to a “shots fired” call, arrived at the residence of Ryan Waldner, allege they heard gunshots inside and that shots were fired toward them. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://drgnews.com/2022/05/04/106452/
Highway patrol marksman
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/south-dakota/report-officer-was-justified-when-shot-killed-man-in-hanson-county-standoff
Zachary Sawyers
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/18/2022
Location : Hwy 17 bypass
City : Horry
County : Horry
State : South Carolina
Agency : Horry County PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Horry County deputies were looking for Zachary Sawyers for allegedly being a threat to himself and was driving erratically. Half a dozen police vehicles chased him. He committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
Anthony “Porkchop” Rayfield
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/12/2022
Location : Redleaf Rose Dr
City : Myrtle Beach
County : Horry
State : South Carolina
Agency : Horry County PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tony Rayfield was allegedly causing damage to his home and Horry County officers were sent. He locked himself into his home and fired shots at police. The home caught on fire and burned with him inside. Police did not fire any shots.
SOURCE LINKS :
Diaquice Monroe
Age :14
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/09/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Orangeburg
County : Orangeburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased an allegedly stolen truck until it crashed, killing the 14-year-=old driver, Diaquice Monroe.
SOURCE LINKS :
Zeleria Ayanna Simpson
Age :24
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : SC-33 and US-178
City : Orangeburg
County : Orangeburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Zeleria Simpson and Shemyia Riley were killed when police chased a fleeing vehicle into them. The fleeing driver was charged with marijuana possession.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/sc-state-student-recent-graduate-killed-in-collision-on-highway-33
Shemyia Tonette Riley
Age :20
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : SC-33 and US-178
City : Orangeburg
County : Orangeburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
ZeleriaSimpson and Shemyia Riley were killed when police chased a fleeing vehicle into them. The fleeing driver was charged with marijuana possession.
SOURCE LINKS :
Robert Langley
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/06/2022
Location : Choppee Road and Schoolhouse Road
City : Hemingway
County : Georgetown
State : South Carolina
Agency : Hemingway Police Department
Officer(s) : Cassandra Dollard
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An officer with Hemingway Police Department in Williamsburg County escalated a 2-county chase that ended in a crash. Robert Langley died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.live5news.com/2022/02/09/solicitor-officer-involved-deadly-shooting-custody/
wral.com/south-carolina-police-officer-in-custody-in-fatal-shooting/20127353/
https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/crime/article259646895.html
Video
https://www.live5news.com/2022/03/22/attorneys-release-police-footage-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
gainst-officer-who-killed-robert-langley-301529542.html
Junnie Williams
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/16/2022
Location : Crossroads Dr + Melville Rd
City : North Charleston
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : North Charleston PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during profiling stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
North Charleston PD officers responded to the area of Crossroads Drive in Charleston or a vehicle break-in. A man who “fit the description” was located, fled, was chased and during a struggle with police, then was shot dead. Both cops’ bodycams fell off, so nothing can be verified.
SOURCE LINKS :
Abdul Timmons
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/05/2022
Location : 3100 S Oliver Dr
City : Florence
County : Florence
State : South Carolina
Agency : Florence County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during profiling stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
After a foot chase for unknown reasons, a Florence County deputy shot and killed Abdul Timmons, stating he had a gun. No reasons were given why the foot chase was undertaken.
SOURCE LINKS :
Elwood Joseph Dwyer Jr.
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/28/2021
Location : 440 S. Garfield Avenue
City : Sioux Falls
County : Minnehaha
State : South Carolina
Agency : Sioux Falls Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/28/2021, officers from the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a domestic disturbance involving Elwood Joseph Dwyer Jr. who was Believe to have stabbed three people. Upon arrival, officers reported that Dwyer exited the residence with a knife and charged at the officers. Police shot and killed him. Family members of Elwood Dwyer Jr. questioned why officers did not use nonlethal measures during the confrontation. The family expressed concerns about the use of deadly force in the situation.
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Gregory Chandler Metz
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/11/2021
Location : 307 block College Avenue
City : Clemson
County : Pickens
State : South Carolina
Agency : Clemson Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during theft investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers were investigating an allegedly stolen moped at 1:15 a.m. at a Circle K. A struggle ensued between the officers and a man, during which police stated the man pulled out a gun. Officers shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wspa.com/news/crime/man-dies-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-clemson/
Jessica Ruth Munyon
Age :36
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/10/2021
Location : 1114-1116 SC-215
City : Moore
County : Spartanburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 10, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., Spartanburg County deputies initiated a traffic stop, but the driver did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit that was described as reckless with excessive speed through heavy traffic and proximity to a school zone. The deputy finally called off the chase near Paradise Lane moments before a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper spotted the vehicle near East Blackstock Road and Hidden Hill Road and took over the chase. The trooper allegedly also called off the chase again as the vehicle collided with a 2015 Honda Accord driven by 36-year-old bystander Jessica Ruth Munyon near the intersection of East Blackstock Road and Bradford Drive.
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.wspa.com/news/accidents/coroner-responding-to-crash-along-e-blackstock-road-in-spartanburg-co/
2. https://www.wyff4.com/article/man-charged-in-chase-crash-that-killed-upstate-teacher-has-previous-arrests-records-show/35562826
3. https://www.wspa.com/news/victims-husband-speaks-out-in-bond-hearing-for-man-charged-in-fatal-spartanburg-co-crash/
4. https://www.wyff4.com/article/death-of-upstate-teacher-killed-in-crash-ruled-a-homicide-coroner-says/35538892
5. https://www.wspa.com/news/crime/man-charged-in-crash-that-killed-sc-teacher-in-spartanburg-co/
Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr.
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : Ray Blackley Road
City : Inman
County : Spartanburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : Polk County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a car for a traffic violation. Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr. reportedly fled when the deputy activated his emergency lights. The deputy pursued at speeds reaching 90 mph. The pursuit ended when Smith’s vehicle ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree, resulting in his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tryondailybulletin.com/2021/02/16/further-details-on-chase-and-death/?utm_
https://www.wyff4.com/article/driver-killed-in-wreck-on-ray-blackley-road-in-spartanburg-county-while-attempting-to-evade-police-troopers-say/35401035?utm_
Valentin Gonzalez De La Cruz
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/29/2021
Location : 1000 Remount Road
City : North Charleston
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Port Authority Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 2:20 a.m. on January 29, 2021, Valentin Gonzalez De La Cruz, the driver of a GMC Sierra, drove through the gate at the North Charleston Terminal. The South Carolina Port Authority Police Department initiated a chase and collided with the vehicle of Gonzalez De La Cruz, killing him.
SOURCE LINKS :
Victor Joseph Addotta
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/25/2021
Location : Screaming Eagle Road and Percival Road
City : Columbia
County : Richland
State : South Carolina
Agency : Richland County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 25, 2021, at approximately 4:05 p.m., Richland County Sheriff's deputies initiated a pursuit of a 2012 Ford Escape on Blue Bird Lane. The vehicle, occupied by Victor Addotta, 33, of Columbia, and Sara Hudson, 28, of Pelion, had been spray-painted to conceal its emblems and bore expired tags. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle reportedly struck a deputy's car multiple times. The chase continued through Northeast Richland County, culminating in a head-on collision with a cement mixer at the intersection of Screaming Eagle Road and Percival Road. Both Addotta and Hudson sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wach.com/news/local/coroner-two-killed-after-chase-with-deputies-identified
https://www.abccolumbia.com/2021/01/27/richland-county-coroner-identifies-victims-from-fatal-collision-on-screaming-eagle-road/
Sara Hudson
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/25/2021
Location : Screaming Eagle Road and Percival Road
City : Columbia
County : Richland
State : South Carolina
Agency : Richland County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 25, 2021, at approximately 4:05 p.m., Richland County Sheriff's deputies initiated a pursuit of a 2012 Ford Escape on Blue Bird Lane. The vehicle, occupied by Victor Addotta, 33, of Columbia, and Sara Hudson, 28, of Pelion, had been spray-painted to conceal its emblems and bore expired tags. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle reportedly struck a deputy's car multiple times. The chase continued through Northeast Richland County, culminating in a head-on collision with a cement mixer at the intersection of Screaming Eagle Road and Percival Road. Both Addotta and Hudson sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wach.com/news/local/coroner-two-killed-after-chase-with-deputies-identified
https://www.abccolumbia.com/2021/01/27/richland-county-coroner-identifies-victims-from-fatal-collision-on-screaming-eagle-road/
Patricia Brickle
Age :59
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2021
Location : North Road and Willington Drive NE
City : Orangeburg
County : Orangeburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2021, South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated a pedestrian traffic fatality when a vehicle bystander accidentally drove through the collision scene and struck the dead pedestrian, James Jackson, and continued driving. A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper escalated a chase on North Road with lights and sirens. During the chase, Patricia Brickle, driving a Chevrolet, pulled out from the Citgo gas station and was struck by the trooper’s vehicle, killing her.
SOURCE LINKS :
Daryl Dye
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2021
Location : 115 Joes Park Road
City : Warrenville
County : Aiken
State : South Carolina
Agency : Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/11/2021, at approximately 1:17 a.m., deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call involving a white male armed with a knife, making several attempts to attack residents at a trailer park. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Daryl Dye, who had a knife and was running toward them. Deputies shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
Tre-Kedrian Tyquan White
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : 4374 SC-9
City : Richburg
County : Chester
State : South Carolina
Agency : Chester County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/03/2021, at approximately 5 p.m., deputies from the Chester County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence located at 4374 SC-9, Richburg, South Carolina. The call stated that Tre-Kedrian Tyquan White was outside the homewith a handgun and causing a disturbance. Police escalated a chase that lasted until White crashed his vehicle, and allegedly attempted to carjack a deputy in an unmarked car. The deputy shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/armed-dangerous-authorities-searching-man-accused-shooting-deputies-sc/Y4BJMJS7F5DYXK5JQRSBHZWIMQ/
https://www.fitsnews.com/2021/01/04/suspect-found-dead-after-he-shot-at-sc-police-led-officers-on-chas-identified/?utm_
Sonny Bower
Age :85
Gender :Unknown
Race : White
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : N Hwy 17 and Beehive Road
City : Awendaw
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Alan Kendall
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/03/2021, a deputy from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office was responding to a disturbance call. The deputy's patrol vehicle reached speeds of 130 miles per hour while en route to the scene. During the high-speed response, the deputy collided with a non-police vehicle driven by Sandra Eisner, 77, and Sonny Bower, 85, at the intersection of Beehive Road and Highway 17. Both occupants of the non-police vehicle were killed in the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/deputies-investigate-accident-involving-deputy-in-charleston-county/?utm_
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-county-sheriffs-office-settles-suit-over-deputy-crash-that-killed-two-older-adults-charleston-county-wciv-abc-news-4?utm_
Sandra Eisner
Age :77
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : N Hwy 17 and Beehive Road
City : Awendaw
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Alan Kendall
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/03/2021, a deputy from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office was responding to a disturbance call. The deputy's patrol vehicle reached speeds of 130 miles per hour while en route to the scene. During the high-speed response, the deputy collided with a non-police vehicle driven by Sandra Eisner, 77, and Sonny Bower, 85, at the intersection of Beehive Road and Highway 17. Both occupants of the non-police vehicle were killed in the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/deputies-investigate-accident-involving-deputy-in-charleston-county/?utm_
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-county-sheriffs-office-settles-suit-over-deputy-crash-that-killed-two-older-adults-charleston-county-wciv-abc-news-4?utm_