Roll of Honor
Incident
State Constable J.B. Amaker was shot and killed as he raided a still with other state constables and federal prohibition officers in Horry County, near the Marion County line.
Another constable returned fire and killed the subject who shot him.
Constable Amaker had served as a South Carolina State Constable for only five months and had previously served with the Columbia Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
State Constable Amaker served with the South Carolina State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Columbia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, State Constable Amaker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
State Constable J. B. Amaker 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 South Carolina State Constable, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. J. B. Amaker's cause is highlighted.
How J. B. Amaker Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. B. Amaker is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. B. Amaker was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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