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Farrah Burdette Godwin Turner
Incident
Investigator Farrah Turner suffered fatal gunshot wounds when she and other investigators from the Florence County Sheriff's Office arrived at a home off Vintage Drive to interview a suspect as part of a sex offense investigation.
The suspect, who was being investigated on allegations of sexually assaulting minors, was in the home with his adopted father. The adoptive father proceeded to open fire with a rifle and two pistols from a second-floor window that gave him a view of fire for several hundred yards - ambushing law enforcement officers.
Sergeant Terrence Carraway of the Florence Police Department was shot and killed while responding to assist several wounded deputies. Sergeant Carraway, along with three other Florence police officers, were attempting to rescue the three wounded deputies when they, too, were shot. More than 400 shots were exchanged during the standoff.
The subject remained barricaded inside of his home for two hours before being taken into custody along with the initial suspect. The initial suspect pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal conduct with a minor and was sentenced to 20 years. The shooter pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and five accounts of attempted murder and was sentenced to life without parole.
All of the wounded officers were transported to a local hospital where Sergeant Carraway succumbed to his wounds. Investigator Turner underwent nine surgeries and remained in critical condition until succumbing to her wounds on Oct. 22, 2018.
Investigator Turner had served with the Florence County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and was named Investigator of the Year in 2016.
Survivors
She is survived by her mother, twin brother, brother, sister, and numerous aunts and uncles.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Turner gave the Florence County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Effingham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Turner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Florence County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Farrah is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Farrah is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Farrah 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 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
Farrah was 36. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Farrah had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Farrah was 36. 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. Farrah had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Farrah was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Farrah had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Mondays: 13.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 6 deaths at Florence County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, 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 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Her people
Florence County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Farrah among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-W
What is kept
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