Chief of Police John King, Bamberg Police Department, South Carolina

Chief of Police John King

Bamberg Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, February 4, 1903

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John King

Chief of Police John King was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance at a home on Factory Hill. A woman reported that she had been assaulted by her husband in the home. When Chief King went to investigate the reports the man shot him through the home's door with a shotgun.

The suspect was convicted of manslaughter, sentenced to 10 years, and paroled on December 24, 1911.

Chief King had only served with the Bamberg Police Department for one month.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 1 month
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Paroled in 1911

domestic

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Chief King,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bamberg.

R.I.P.
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February 4, 2023