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Chief of Police Thurston F. Meeks | New Ellenton Police Department, South Carolina
New Ellenton Police Department, South Carolina

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: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

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.