Deputy Sheriff Andrew John Mazur

Deputy Sheriff Andrew John Mazur

Greenville County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, August 17, 2003

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Andrew John Mazur

Deputy Andrew Mazur was shot and killed after he stopped a person in the street.

Deputy Mazur was on patrol, and at approximately 5:30 pm., he radioed in that he was stopping a person. The reason for the stop was unknown.

The deputy first called for routine backup, but less than a minute later, he radioed for emergency backup. When backup deputies arrived, they found Deputy Mazur had been shot once in the head and killed. His service weapon was missing.

The suspect fled the scene and committed suicide the following morning after a shootout with police in which he was shot once by a deputy. The suspect killed himself with Deputy Mazur's service weapon.

Deputy Mazur had served with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. He is survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Delta 38

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Committed suicide

suspicious person

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Deputy Sheriff Mazur,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greenville County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 17, 2023

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