State Constable J. B. Amaker, South Carolina State Constable, South Carolina

State Constable J. B. Amaker

South Carolina State Constable, South Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, July 6, 1927

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J. B. Amaker

State Constable J.B. Amaker was shot and killed as he raided a still with other state constables and federal prohibition officers in Horry County, near the Marion County line.

Another constable returned fire and killed the subject who shot him.

Constable Amaker had served as a South Carolina State Constable for only five months and had previously served with the Columbia Police Department. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 5 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

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It is with great honor to call you my Great Great Grandfather, even tho I wasn’t able to meet you, you lived through your son and daughters. Your grandson my grandfather also told me about you. You will never be forgotten.

Bill Hensley
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April 27, 2025