New Ellenton Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 7, 1961
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 7, 1961
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Chief Meeks was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. As he intervened in a squabble between a man and his wife the man shot him.
The suspect, 27, pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison on May 16, 1962.