Florence shooter convicted in 2018 attack dies

Authorities confirm the death of the man responsible for the deadly attack on Florence law enforcement officers.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:33pm

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The South Carolina Department of Corrections has announced the death of the man convicted of shooting seven Florence police officers and deputies, killing two of them, in an attack in October 2018. The shooter, whose name is not being released, was serving a life sentence for the deadly assault.

Why it matters

The 2018 Florence shooting was one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement in South Carolina's history, sparking outrage and grief across the state. The death of the perpetrator brings a sense of closure, though the trauma and loss experienced by the victims' families and the Florence community remains.

The details

In October 2018, the shooter opened fire on a group of Florence County law enforcement officers who were attempting to serve a warrant. The attack resulted in the deaths of Sgt. Terrence Carraway and Deputy Farrah Turner, with five other officers sustaining injuries. The shooter was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the killings.

  • The deadly attack occurred in October 2018.
  • The shooter was convicted and sentenced to life in prison following the 2018 incident.
  • The South Carolina Department of Corrections announced the shooter's death in April 2026.

The players

Sgt. Terrence Carraway

A Florence police officer who was killed in the 2018 shooting attack.

Deputy Farrah Turner

A Florence County sheriff's deputy who was killed in the 2018 shooting attack.

The shooter

The individual convicted of shooting seven Florence law enforcement officers, killing two, in the 2018 attack. The shooter's name is not being released.

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The takeaway

The death of the perpetrator in the 2018 Florence shooting brings a measure of closure, though the trauma and loss experienced by the victims' families and the Florence community remains. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face in the line of duty.