Deputy Harvey L. Middleton - Berkeley County Sheriff's Dept. - True Life Hero

Harvey L. Middleton
- May. 11, 1975 -

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Berkeley County Sheriff's Department Agency Patch

Resided:	SC, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	May. 11, 1975
Race/Sex:	Black Male / 30 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Berkeley County Sheriff's Dept. SC USA
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
On The Job:	1 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	SC USA Sun. May. 11, 1975
Summary:	Deputy Sheriff Harvey Middleton was shot and killed when he and the St. Stephen Police Chief attempted to arrest a man who went on a shooting spree at his mother's home. The suspect had shot and killed several dogs, chickens, hogs, and was threatening to shoot members of his family. As the officers arrived at the home the suspect pulled a pistol and ran behind a nearby smokehouse. As Deputy Middleton rounded the corner of the building in pursuit, the suspect shot him in his abdomen. Although mortally wounded, Deputy Middleton returned fire, seriously wounding the suspect. The suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years in prison January 29, 1976. He was paroled March 7, 1984. On April 25, 1990, he was returned to prison for violating his parole. Deputy Middleton was survived by his wife and their two children, and his two children prior to their marriage.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019