Chief of Police Thurston F. Meeks

Chief of Police Thurston F. Meeks | New Ellenton Police Department, South Carolina
New Ellenton Police Department, South Carolina
Chief of Police Thurston F. Meeks

New Ellenton Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, June 7, 1961

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Thurston F. Meeks

Chief Meeks was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. As he intervened in a squabble between a man and his wife the man shot him.

The suspect, 27, pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison on May 16, 1962.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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Rest in peace Chief of Police Meeks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2019

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