Oconee County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: C-7
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: February 7, 2010
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Bill Schuck was killed when he became pinned between a tree and his patrol car on a dirt road off of Highway 11 North.
His vehicle became stuck at about 1:35 am and while he was surveying the vehicle, it suddenly moved forward and pinned him against the tree. A search was initiated after he failed to respond to dispatch via radio or phone. A state trooper located him at approximately 3:00 am.
Deputy Schuck had previously served with the West Columbia Police Department for two years. He was survived by his expectant wife, parents, and sister.