Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Rector was shot and killed by a man who he had had an earlier confrontation with. The suspect, a former deputy, was arrested and charged with murder. After two mistrials the suspect was set free.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Rector served with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Greenville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Rector.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Hendrix Rector 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 SC, 271 of 438 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Greenville County Sheriff's Office, 14 of 17 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 82.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hendrix Rector's cause is highlighted.
How Hendrix Rector Compares
Offender Outcome
Murder charge dismissed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hendrix Rector is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hendrix Rector was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
16 officers from Greenville County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
