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Officer James C. Scurry of the Georgetown Police Department in South Carolina met a tragic end on September 29, 1900. While attempting to make an arrest, Officer Scurry was shot and killed with his own weapon. The incident occurred during a routine law enforcement activity, highlighting the inherent dangers faced by police officers in the line of duty.
The suspect responsible for Officer Scurry's death was apprehended and subsequently sentenced to death for the murder. The case went throu ...Read More
The suspect responsible for Officer Scurry's death was apprehended and subsequently sentenced to death for the murder. The case went throu ...Read More
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James C. Scurry
Male
Georgetown
SC
1900-09-29
James
Scurry
11/07/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I came across the story of Officer James C. Scurry, and it really made me think about the ripple eff... ...Read More
11/05/2023
11/05/2023
Every time I read about Officer Scurry’s story, I’m reminded of how perilous policing can be—e... ...Read More
08/05/2023
08/05/2023
I've been reading about the tragic case of Officer James C. Scurry, and my thoughts are with his wif... ...Read More
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
