Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Sheppard succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when a juvenile female intentionally broad-sided his patrol car while he was stopped at a red light at the intersection of North Fant Street and East Calhoun Street. The girl was under the influence of narcotics at the time of the incident. After being extricated from the wreckage, he remained in a coma for two days until succumbing to his injuries. The girl who murdered him was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and released from jail after serving a short sentence. Patrolman Sheppard had served seven years with the Anderson Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sheppard gave the Anderson Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Anderson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sheppard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Grady Sheppard is one of 17,558 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,585 officers honored here.
In SC, 271 of 440 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.6% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Anderson Police Department, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Grady Sheppard's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Grady Sheppard Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Grady Sheppard is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Grady Sheppard was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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