South Carolina State Constable, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, July 6, 1927
Add to My HeroesJ. B. Amaker
State Constable J.B. Amaker was shot and killed as he raided a still with other state constables and federal prohibition officers in Horry County, near the Marion County line.
Another constable returned fire and killed the subject who shot him.
Constable Amaker had served as a South Carolina State Constable for only five months and had previously served with the Columbia Police Department. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsIt is with great honor to call you my Great Great Grandfather, even tho I wasn’t able to meet you, you lived through your son and daughters. Your grandson my grandfather also told me about you. You will never be forgotten.
Bill Hensley
Great Great Grandson
April 27, 2025
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