Deputy Sheriff Joseph Walton Price
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, November 22, 1953

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 22, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Deputy Price was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle. As he approached the vehicle he encountered a suspect, who drew a weapon and shot him several times.

Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Price was able to return fire and then summon help to his location. The suspect remained at large for 7 years. He was arrested in 1960, convicted of Deputy Price's murder, and sentenced to life in prison.

Deputy Price had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and son.