Charleston County Magistrate's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, January 6, 1893
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 6, 1893
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Constable Joseph Trescott was shot and killed as he and another constable attempted to serve a warrant on a man for attempting to murder a plant foreman at the Wando Phosphate Works.
As the constables attempted to arrest the man he opened fire, killing Constable Trescott and wounding the other constable.