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Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason was shot and killed while responding to a call on Old Timers Court in Darlington County.
At 1:30 a.m., Deputy Mason and another deputy arrived at the residence, where they received a tip regarding the location of a man and a woman with outstanding warrants. The deputies found the woman standing outside and arrested her. When the deputies entered the home, they initiated contact with the mother of the male subject, who stated that she did not know the location of her son. Deputy Mason walked to the door of the bathroom and was met with gunfire from the subject hiding inside the bathroom. Both deputies returned fire.
Deputy Mason was mortally wounded, and the other deputy was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
The suspect was shot and killed. The suspect's mother was charged with obstruction of justice and misprision of a felony, but she died before her trial.
Deputy Mason had served with the Darlington County Sheriff's Office for over three months. He had completed his field training a week earlier.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, mother, stepfather, and fiancée.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mason served with the Darlington County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Darlington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mason.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Darlington County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Devin is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Devin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Devin is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 1 officer in SC was killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Devin was 27. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Devin had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Devin was 27. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Devin had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Devin was 27. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Devin had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.7% of these deaths in SC, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Darlington County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Darlington County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Devin among them.
Where
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