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Detective Micheal Doty succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while searching for a subject who had shot a York County Sheriff's canine handler earlier in the night.
Deputies had originally responded to a domestic disturbance at which a man had attacked his wife before fleeing into a wooded area near his home. The man ambushed a canine officer who was attempting to locate him, wounding him. The subject also shot a law enforcement helicopter that was assisting with the search.
Following the wounding of the canine officer, a SWAT team responded to the scene to continue searching for the man in the 1400 block of South Parham Road.
The man set up a second ambush, wounding Detective Doty and two other members of the SWAT team before being shot and wounded.
Detective Doty was flown to a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he died the following day.
On May 22, 2018, to avoid the death penalty, the 47-year-old suspect pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, and several other charges. He was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
Detective Doty served first with the York Police Department and later with the York County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his parents and five siblings. His twin brother also serves with the York County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and five siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Doty gave the York County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Doty.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
York County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Micheal is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Micheal is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Micheal 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 2018, 3 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 2018, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2018, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Micheal was 37. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Micheal had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Micheal was 37. 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. Micheal had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Micheal was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Micheal had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.1% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Wednesdays: 8.8%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at York County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, 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 rifle, in 3.3% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
York County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Micheal among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-W
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