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Deputy Sheriff Christopher Taylor was shot and killed during a traffic stop on SC State 24. He had stopped a bug exterminator truck that was dragging a hose. He discovered two juveniles he was familiar with driving the truck and placed them in his patrol car to keep warm as he investigated why they were driving the truck. When Deputy Taylor returned to his patrol car after learning that the truck was stolen, one of the boys shot him in the head, killing him. The juveniles were not apprehended for three days. The suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death. The suspect was granted a new trial and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. His accomplice was sentenced to 30 years. Deputy Taylor had served with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office for less than 1 year. He was survived by his expectant wife, parents, and brother. His father also served in law enforcement. His son was born in June 1993.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, parents, and brother.
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You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Taylor gave the Anderson County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Anderson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Taylor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Anderson County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Christopher is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher 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 1992, 1 officer at Anderson County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1992, 5 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1992, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1992, 97 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Christopher was 21. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Anderson County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 37.5 and 55.8; the middle age was 48. Christopher had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Christopher was 21. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Christopher 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. Christopher had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 21. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Anderson County Sheriff's Office; April holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 40%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Mondays: 13.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Anderson County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, 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 gun, in 17.3% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Anderson County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, Christopher among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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