Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Arthur Hughes succumbed to gunshot wounds when he was shot twice in the Town of Honea Path after a political gathering of candidates for county offices. Officer Hughes was transported to Anderson County Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. The man who shot him had a grudge against Officer Hughes for interfering in his illegal liquor operation. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Officer Hughes served with the Honea Path 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.
Patrolman Hughes served with the Honea Path Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Honea Path community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hughes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Arthur Hughes 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 Honea Path 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. Arthur Hughes's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur Hughes Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 12 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur Hughes is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur Hughes was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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