Chief of Police Thurston F. Meeks
New Ellenton Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 7, 1961

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 7, 1961
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Convicted of murder

Chief Meeks was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder in connection with the incident.