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/