Deputy Sheriff Dennis Carl Compton
Colleton County Sheriff's Office
South Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 4 months
Badge Number: S-535

Deputy Dennis Compton was shot and killed while responding to a residential alarm call on Sunflower Drive, in Smoaks, at approximately 3:00 am.

The homeowner's son had also been notified of the alarm by the alarm company. When he arrived at the home he found Deputy Compton wounded and used his radio to alert dispatchers.

In September 2008 two suspects were arrested and charged with Deputy Compton's murder.

Deputy Compton had served with the Colleton County Sheriff's Office for sixteen months, starting as a detention center officer. He is survived by his wife and four children.