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Chief of Police Jerry Wayne Shelton | Cottageville Police Department, South Carolina Cottageville Police Department, South Carolina

Chief of Police

Jerry Wayne Shelton

Cottageville Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, March 25, 1989

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/25/1989

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Chief Jerry Shelton was shot and killed by two suspects after arresting them following a traffic stop. He had transported the male and female suspects to the police station where the female produced a handgun and gave it to her boyfriend, the male suspect. The boyfriend then shot Chief Shelton several times. Both suspects were later apprehended. The female was acquitted and the male was sentenced to life.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

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March 25, 2010

 

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