22 June 2022

Deputy Austin Derek Aldridge

End of Watch - South Carolina deputy shot, killed while responding to call

A South Carolina deputy has died after being shot while responding to a domestic call, according to Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger.

Deputy Austin Derek Aldridge, 25, died just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night "from an injury received after being ambushed," Clevenger said.

He leaves behind a widow and family. They have asked for privacy.

1 comment:

  1. Domestic call, probably the most unpredictable call an officer has to respond to. How sad.

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