US EditionDeputy Dies After Being Ambushed Inside Home, Authorities Say
- On July 1 at 1:30 a.m., Darlington County deputies responded to Old Timers Court and were ambushed, resulting in the death of Deputy Devin Mason and suspect Cameron Ray Dennett.
- Deputies aimed to arrest Cameron Ray Dennett, who was wanted for conspiracy, forgery, and second-degree computer crimes, and was prohibited from possessing a firearm.
- Sheriff August praised Mason for his unwavering dedication, marking the first on-duty Darlington County deputy death since 2018.
- Another deputy remains in stable condition, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the deadly ambush.
- South Carolina reports 28 officer-involved shootings in 2025, down from 45 in 2024, highlighting ongoing risks for law enforcement statewide.
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Deputy dies after being ambushed inside home, authorities say
By Holly Tuggle Click here for updates on this story DARLINGTON COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A deputy has died following an ambush during a call early Tuesday morning in Darlington County, South Carolina, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Around 1:30 a.m., Darlington County deputies responded to a home on Old Timers Court in Lamar about a wanted person. When the deputies entered the home, authorities say they were ambus…
Temple Daily Telegram
South Carolina deputy shot and killed in what sheriff says was an ambush
A deputy in South Carolina has been killed in an ambush while attempting to arrest a suspect. Authorities say Darlington County deputy Devin Mason and another officer were shot inside
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolAn officer trying to arrest a suspect in a South Carolina house was ambushed and shot dead early Tuesday and a second police officer was injured, authorities said.
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