Bio: Deputy Mason had only served with the Darlington County Sheriff's Office for over three months and had completed his field training a week earlier.
Survived by:
Son
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
Cameron Ray Dennett :: Caucasian
/
Male
- 25 years old
Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason was shot and killed while responding to a call on Old Timers Court in Darlington County.
At 1:30 a.m., Deputy Mason and another deputy arrived at the residence where a man had outstanding warrants. As soon as the deputies entered the house, the subject opened fire on both deputies. Deputy Mason was mortally wounded, and the other deputy was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
The suspect was shot and killed by responding deputies. Another subject was apprehended.