Horry County Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Add to My HeroesMelton Levi "Fox" Gore
Police Officer Melton Gore was struck and killed by a vehicle while clearing debris from the roadway near the interchange of Highway 22 and Highway 31.
Officer Gore had served with the Horry County Police Department for 23 years and was assigned to the Environmental Services Unit. Officer Gore is survived by his son and thirteen siblings. His father was a police officer.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 500
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 84 ReflectionsFoxx was my work partner. We worked together for 23 years. I just helped him the day before with his finger prints to turn in the next day. I even reminded him the day of the accident to turn them in. We made a promise to each other that we would retire at the same time. I miss hearing his voice and his phone calls to make sure that every Friday we ate fish for lunch at his favorite place. I miss you Foxx and so does Tracey
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