Marion County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Monday, September 2, 1918
George A. Davis
Rural Police Officer George Davis was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest for stealing hogs.
Two days later the suspect shot and killed his wife and then himself as a posse surrounded a home where the couple had barricaded themselves in Florence County.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Davis,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marion. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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