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By Chris | May 4, 2008

From the Officer Down Memorial Page:

(forgive the formatting…cut and paste)

The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers . . .
Photograph: Deputy Sheriff William Howell Jr.

Patch image: Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina





 Deputy Sheriff William Howell Jr.
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office
South Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, May 3, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy William Howell was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance on Boyer Road at approximately 1:30 am. The male subject opened fire with a rifle, striking Deputy Howell in the neck.

The suspect was then run over and killed by his wife as he attempted to leave the home.

Deputy Howell had served with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office for 3 years and had served in law enforcement for a total of 16 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Agency Contact Information
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office
1520 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115

Phone: (803) 531-4647

Please contact the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.

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