Deputy Sheriff James Brent McCants

Deputy Sheriff James Brent McCants | York County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
York County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
Deputy Sheriff James Brent McCants

York County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Friday, September 25, 1992

James Brent McCants

Deputy Sheriff James McCants was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Dave Lyle Boulevard, near I-77, in Rock Hill.

Unbeknownst to Deputy McCants, the two occupants had just stolen the car two hours earlier while carjacking two citizens in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both men fled and abandoned the car nearby. They were both arrested within hours.

Both subjects were convicted of Deputy McCants' murder. One was sentenced to life in prison and the other was sentenced to death.

Deputy McCants had served with the York County Sheriff's Office for two months and had previously served with the Rock Hill Police Department for approximately 16 months.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 1 year, 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to death

stolen vehicle, traffic stop

Most Recent Reflection

View all 19 Reflections

God speed brother! Prayers to your department and family.

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

September 25, 2017

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths