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Chief Deputy Charlie Smith was shot and killed in the Creekwood Apartment complex parking lot. Chief Deputy Smith was leading an investigation into a suspected narcotics operation at the Rainbow Motel. The week prior to his death, a search revealed drug paraphernalia and equipment to monitor police activities. However, they were unable to apprehend the suspect. On Monday morning, Chief Deputy Smith dropped his son off at his childcare provider. As he returned to his vehicle, he was ambushed and shot over 10 times. The shooter placed Chief Deputy Smith into the back of his patrol car and left the vehicle on Water Street Connection. A witness was able to give a description of the shooter, and two witnesses watched a man park the patrol car and run to the Rainbow Motel. When the State Law Enforcement Division agents attempted to apprehend the suspect, he fled. During the pursuit, the suspect fired at law enforcement, who returned fire, killing the suspect. The suspect was the narcotics drug dealer who had sold cocaine to an informant, which led to the investigation. Chief Deputy Smith had served with the Allendale County Sheriff's Department for seven years and previously served with the Allendale Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, parents, two sisters, three brothers, foster parents, and two foster sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Smith gave the Allendale County Sheriff's Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Allendale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charles is the only officer of Allendale County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1992, 5 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1992, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1992, 97 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 37. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Charles was 37. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Mondays: 13.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Allendale County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, 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, in 17.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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