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Deputy Devin Mason and the second officer were inside a home
near Lamar around 1:30 a.m. when they were attacked, the
Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, without
providing additional details.
Mason died, while the second officer, whose name was not
immediately released, was in the hospital in stable condition,
authorities said.
Cameron Ray Dennett, 25, also was killed in the shooting. He was
wanted for criminal conspiracy, forgery and a computer crime and
was not allowed to have a gun, deputies said.
A 28-year-old woman facing similar charges was taken into
custody and was not hurt, investigators said,
Mason, 27, graduated from the state's criminal justice academy
three months ago and had just finished field training last week,
Darlington County Sheriff Michael August said in a statement.
“In his time with us, he demonstrated unwavering dedication,
integrity, and professionalism,” August said, “Deputy Mason
served the people of Darlington County with heart and honor.
Though his time with us was far too short, his impact will not
be forgotten.”
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the
shooting.
Mason is the first police officer in South Carolina shot and
killed in the line of duty in more than three years.
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