Deputy Sheriff Tommy Fox
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, August 22, 1970

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 7

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 22, 1970
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 years

Deputy Fox was shot and killed after he and several other officers responded to a disturbance in Batesburg, South Carolina, at 0130 hours. While on the scene the suspect was able to gain control of another officer's .38 caliber service weapon and open fire, striking Deputy Fox four times in torso and head. Another officer was able to return fire and wound the suspect. The man was convicted and sentenced to 30 years.

Deputy Fox had served with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for 9 years and was survived by his wife, five children, and four grandchildren.