Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Woods was killed while serving papers to a man in the Gray Court area. Two other deputies were also shot. There had been no conversation between the deputies and the suspect before he suddenly opened fire.
The gunman escaped from the rear of the house into a heavily wooded area after police lobbed tear gas into the house.
The suspect was killed while deputies were trying to apprehend him.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Woods served with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Laurens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Woods.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Clayton Kirby Woods 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 County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clayton Kirby Woods's cause is highlighted.
How Clayton Kirby Woods Compares
Offender Outcome
Killed by other officers
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clayton Kirby Woods is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clayton Kirby Woods was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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