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Edward Scott Richardson
Incident
Master Public Safety Officer Scotty Richardson was shot and killed after he and another officer stopped a suspicious vehicle on Brandt Court, near Camellia Street, shortly before 9:00 pm.
Officers had been searching for the vehicle in relation to an incident earlier in the evening. After the stop, one of the occupants immediately opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Richardson and striking the other officer in the chest. The second officer's vest stopped the round. Officer Richardson was transported to Georgia Health Sciences University Hospital where he died early the following morning.
Several suspects were arrested in connection with Officer Richardson's murder. In January 2015 one subject plead guilty to Officer Richardson's murder and was sentenced to life with no parole.
Officer Richardson had served with the Aiken Department of Public Safety for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three young children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Master Public Safety Officer Richardson gave the Aiken Department of Public Safety 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of South Carolina. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Public Safety Officer Richardson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Aiken Department of Public Safety has lost 7 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2011, 1 officer at Aiken Department of Public Safety was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2011, 2 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 2011, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2011, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 33. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Aiken Department of Public Safety whose age is recorded, half were between 35.8 and 53.5; the middle age was 46.5. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.
Edward was 33. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Edward was 33. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at Aiken Department of Public Safety; November holds the most, 33.3%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Wednesdays: 8.8%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Aiken Department of Public Safety, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Aiken Department of Public Safety has 7 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-W
What is kept
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