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

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

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.