Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Taylor was shot and killed during a traffic stop on SC State 24. He had stopped a bug exterminator truck that was dragging a hose. He discovered two juveniles he was familiar with driving the truck and placed them in his patrol car to keep warm as he investigated why they were driving the truck. When Deputy Taylor returned to his patrol car after learning that the truck was stolen, one of the boys shot him in the head, killing him. The juveniles were not apprehended for three days. The suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death. The suspect was granted a new trial and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. His accomplice was sentenced to 30 years. Deputy Taylor had served with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office for less than 1 year. He was survived by his expectant wife, parents, and brother. His father also served in law enforcement. His son was born in June 1993.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, parents, and brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Taylor gave the Anderson County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Anderson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Taylor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Lee Taylor 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 Anderson County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Christopher Lee Taylor's cause is highlighted.
How Christopher Lee Taylor Compares
Offender Outcome
stolen vehicle
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Christopher Lee Taylor is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Christopher Lee Taylor was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Anderson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
