Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff David Morgan was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant for rape at a local residence on Pele Chapel Road in Laurel Hill. Deputy Morgan's killer was found incompetent to stand trial and committed to the state's mental hospital. Deputy Morgan had served with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Morgan gave the Scotland County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Laurinburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Morgan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff David Morgan 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 Scotland County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Morgan's cause is highlighted.
How David Morgan Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed to mental institution
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Morgan is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Morgan was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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