Roll of Honor
Arthur McCroy Faircloth
Incident
Special Deputy Sheriff Coy Faircloth was shot and killed while raiding a still with two other deputies in the South River Swamp area of Dismal Township.
The deputies were approaching the still from the river when the operator ambushed them and shot Deputy Faircloth in the face. The other deputies took Deputy Faircloth to Pittman Hospital in Fayetteville where he died of his wounds.
The man who shot him fled the area.
Special Deputy Sheriff Faircloth, On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sampson County.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) October 7th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Faircloth served with the Sampson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Clinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Faircloth.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Deputy Sheriff Arthur McCroy Faircloth is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Sampson County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arthur McCroy Faircloth's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur McCroy Faircloth Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur McCroy Faircloth is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur McCroy Faircloth was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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