A South Carolina police officer was killed in shooting
October 04, 2020 – CREDIT – Associated Press
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A police officer was killed in South Carolina during an exchange of gunfire after responding to a domestic call, authorities said Sunday.
A second officer was also injured during the response to a domestic disturbance call. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said in a statement that a second officer was injured during the shootout in Myrtle Beach. A suspect was later found dead. The second officer was taken to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
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Witnesses told The Sun News they heard several shots around 10 p.m. Police had said on social media that an officer-involved shooting had occurred around that time and a police officer was killed.
Myrtle Beach Police Chief Amy Prock identified the fallen officer as Jacob Hancher.
Hancher was a community service officer for four years and had been a police officer for less than a year, Prock said.
“He was a dedicated public servant who upheld his oath to protect this community and made the ultimate sacrifice,” Prock said.
Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune asked on social media for prayers for the police department.
“They need our community to show them love, support and strength,” Bethune said.
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“Today we are mourning the loss of one of our officers, PFC Jacob Hancher was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call for service. Officer Hancher has been with the Myrtle Beach Police Department for four years as a Comunity Service Officer and just under one year as a Police Officer. He was a dedicated public servant who upheld his oath to protect this community and made the ultimate sacrifice. Please keep Jacob, his family and his fellow officers in your prayers.” – Chief Amy Prock