Charleston County Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, October 29, 1982
Age: 21
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 29, 1982
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Released in 1998
Patrolman Steven Hiott was shot and killed while making a traffic stop with another officer.
A struggle ensued during the stop and the suspect gained control of the other officer's weapon. The suspect then shot Patrolman Hiott, killing him, and seriously wounded the other officer.
The 21-year-old subject was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, and sentenced to 30 years. The second officer, shot and the face, lost an eye and his hearing was impaired. He was no longer able to be a police officer. The suspect was released on March 26, 1998.