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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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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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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charleston County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Steven is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Steven is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Steven is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1982, 1 officer at Charleston County Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1982, 1 officer in SC was killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1982, 122 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1982, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Steven was 21. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Charleston County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 37.5; the middle age was 31.5.
Steven was 21. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Steven was 21. 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.
Steven was 21. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 20% of these deaths at Charleston County Police Department; March holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 60%.
October holds 7% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Fridays: 15.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Charleston County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.7% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Charleston County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Steven among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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