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Rural Police Officer George Davis was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest for stealing hogs.
Two days later the suspect shot and killed his wife and then himself as a posse surrounded a home where the couple had barricaded themselves in Florence County.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Rural Police Officer Davis served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Mullins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Rural Police Officer Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1918, 2 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1918, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1918, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 49. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38.
George was 49. 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.
George was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 9.9% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Mondays: 13.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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