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Joseph John Matuskovic

Death by Force
Case Description
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Deputy Sheriff Joseph John Matuskovic, aged 43, tragically lost his life on September 8, 2014, in West Ashley, South Carolina. Matuskovic, a dedicated law enforcement officer with 17 years of service, was responding to a disturbance call at an apartment complex located at the intersection of Ashley River Road and Carriage Lane. The incident began when two deputies working an overtime assignment at the complex requested additional assistance to handle a man who had been causing a disturbance by p ...Read More
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  • Dispatch sends 'final call' to fallen Charleston County deputy
  • Post and Courier: Deputy killed, another wounded after suspect shoots through door of West Ashley apartment; standoff over
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    Victim Details

    Joseph John Matuskovic

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    West-ashley

    SC

    2014-09-08

    43

    Joseph

    John Matuskovic

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking about the role of first responders and how crucial communication is during chaoti... ...Read More
    10/02/2024
    I've been following the discussion about Deputy Sheriff Joseph John Matuskovic, and one aspect that ... ...Read More
    01/15/2024
    Did anyone else find it incredibly chilling that the suspect used an AK-47 style rifle during this i... ...Read More
    03/06/2023
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