Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman McDuffie Stone was killed while apprehending a trespasser in the railroad freight depot. Patrolman Stone and his partner came on duty at midnight and patrolled the railroad depot in their first rounds of the night. During their patrol, they encountered a trespasser. Patrolman Stone attempted to arrest the man when the suspect pulled a Colt .45 pistol and emptied the weapon into the officer. Two shots entered Patrolman Stone’s abdomen, three in the fleshy portion of his legs, and one passed through his lower lip. The other officer returned fire and killed the suspect. Patrolman Stone had served with the Laurens Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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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.
Patrolman Stone gave the Laurens Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Laurens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman McDuffie Hampton Stone 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 Laurens Police Department, 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. McDuffie Hampton Stone's cause is highlighted.
How McDuffie Hampton Stone Compares
Offender Outcome
Killed by another officer
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. McDuffie Hampton Stone is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. McDuffie Hampton Stone was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
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