The man responsible for the fatal shooting of two Florence County law enforcement officers has died in prison, according to reports from South Carolina media outlets. The 2018 ambush, which also wounded several other officers, was one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement in South Carolina history.
The shooting occurred when officers arrived at a Florence home to serve a warrant related to allegations of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor. The suspect opened fire, killing Florence County Investigator Farrah Turner and Sgt. Terrence Carraway. Turner, a 12-year veteran, succumbed to her injuries weeks after the initial shooting. Carraway, a 30-year veteran of the Florence Police Department, was killed at the scene.
Remembering the Officers
The deaths of Turner and Carraway sent shockwaves across South Carolina’s law enforcement community. Both officers were honored with the Congressional Medal of Valor, and memorials in Florence County continue to pay tribute to their service and sacrifice.
For Spartanburg’s law enforcement community, the Florence tragedy reinforced the dangers officers face during warrant service and high-risk operations. Local departments have since enhanced tactical training and officer safety protocols for similar situations.
What’s Happening: Quick Q&A
Q: What happened in the Florence County shooting?
A: In 2018, a suspect ambushed law enforcement officers serving a warrant, killing two officers and wounding several others.
Q: Who were the officers killed?
A: Florence County Investigator Farrah Turner and Florence Police Sgt. Terrence Carraway, with a combined 42 years of law enforcement service.
Q: How did the suspect die?
A: He died in prison where he was serving his sentence for the 2018 ambush.
