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Steven Hiott

Case from North-charleston, SC dated Oct 29, 1982

Victim Details

Steven B. Hiott

Male

White / Caucasian

North-charleston

SC

1982-10-29

21

Steven

Hiott

07/20/2026

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In the line of duty, 21-year-old Charleston County Police Department Patrolman Steven B. Hiott, a white male, was killed on October 29, 1982, in North Charleston, South Carolina. The incident began as a routine traffic stop involving a suspect believed to have stolen beer from a store. A struggle ensued between the suspect and Patrolman Hiott and his partner, Michael O'Connell.

During the altercation, the suspect managed to gain control of Officer O'Connell's handgun. He then fatally shot ...
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  • Patrolman Steven B. Hiott - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Highway dedicated to fallen Charleston County Officer Steven Buist ...
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    I came across some discussion about Patrolman Hiott's tragic case and was reminded of how quickly a ... ...Read More
    07/16/2024
    It's difficult to grasp the immense loss the family and friends of Patrolman Steven B. Hiott must ha... ...Read More
    10/14/2023
    Did anyone else come across the annual memorial event held in honor of Officer Hiott? It takes place... ...Read More
    06/27/2023
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