Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, July 3, 1915
Add to My HeroesRaleigh Boulware
Deputy Sheriff Raleigh Boulware was shot by an angry mob while transporting a prisoner to court.
The mob was attempting to attack the prisoner and opened fire, killing the prisoner, Sheriff Hood, and mortally wounded Deputy Sheriff Boulware. Other deputies returned fire killing Sheriff Hood's killer and wounding several of the mobs participants. Another deputy was shot resulting in the loss of his hand.
Several members of the mob were arrested. One was charged with Deputy Boulware's murder. He was tried and acquitted.
Sheriff Boulware died three weeks later, on July 3. He is buried in Lebanon Cemetery, Fairfield County, South Carolina.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, June 14, 1915
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Boulware,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fairfield County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 3, 2025
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