Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Steven Hiott was shot and killed while making a traffic stop with another officer. A struggle ensued during the stop and the suspect gained control of the other officer's weapon. The suspect then shot Patrolman Hiott, killing him, and seriously wounded the other officer. The 21-year-old subject was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, and sentenced to 30 years. The second officer, shot and the face, lost an eye and his hearing was impaired. He was no longer able to be a police officer. The suspect was released on March 26, 1998.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hiott served with the Charleston County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hiott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Steven B. Hiott 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 Charleston County Police Department, 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. Steven B. Hiott's cause is highlighted.
How Steven B. Hiott Compares
Offender Outcome
Released in 1998
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Steven B. Hiott is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Steven B. Hiott was killed by officer's handgun.
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