South Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control, South Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, March 31, 1968
Add to My HeroesGarnett Edward "Dick" Dabney
Agent Garnett Dabney was shot and killed while making a raid at a grocery store near Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
He and three other agents were watching the store for suspected sales of alcohol on Sundays. After observing two alcohol deliveries the agents raided the store.
As the unarmed agents took inventory of the seized alcohol one of the suspects opened fire with a .32 caliber handgun. Agent Dabney was struck twice in the back and once in the arm. A second agent was seriously wounded. The suspect fled but was arrested a short time later.
Agent Dabney was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He had served with the South Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control for four years and had previously served with the Rock Hill Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and four sons.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsAgent Dabney,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of South Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 31, 2018
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