Bamberg Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, February 4, 1903
John King
Chief of Police John King was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance at a home on Factory Hill.
A woman reported that she had been assaulted by her husband in the home. When Chief King went to investigate the reports the man shot him through the home's door with a shotgun.
Chief King had only served with the Bamberg Police Department for one month.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
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