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    Frederick Hopkins Sentenced to LWOP in 2018 SC Slaying of Officers Terrence Carraway and Farrah Turner


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    South Carolina shooting leaves 1 officer dead, 4 others injured: official


    By Nicole Darrah
    Fox News

    One police officer was killed and four others law enforcement officers were wounded in South Carolina on Wednesday after officials said there was an "active shooter" situation in Florence.

    The Florence County coroner confirmed the death Wednesday evening. Two sheriff's deputies and two other police others were reportedly shot, but their conditions remain unknown.

    A suspect was in custody after the incident, and that the active shooting is "over," according to the Florence County Emergency Management Agency. Officials initially tweeted about the situation around 5 p.m. ET and warned people to "stay away from the area."

    "We have FCSO along with City PD and other first responders handling the situation," the agency tweeted.

    A spokesperson for the city of Florence said while working with the sheriff's office, city police were responding to an incident when they came under fire.

    South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called the incident "simply devastating news," and asked for prayers for the officers, their familes and "all of Florence."

    "The selfless acts of bravery from the men and women in law enforcement is real," the governor said, "just like the power of prayer is real."

    Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., tweeted that his "prayers" are with the officers and their families.

    "This is absolutely devastating," Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., tweeted. "We are staying updated and sending our prayers to the police officers and their families."

    Authorities said the shooting in Florence, which is roughly 80 miles east of Columbia, happened in Vintage Place, an upscale neighborhood in the western part of the city.

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    Update on Shooting of Officers in Florence County SC

    PRESS CONFERENCE WRAP: Florence Co. SO was trying to serve a search warrant at a home in Vintage Place around 4 p.m. The suspect started firing at officers. Officials say they had an "advantage" because of the way they were positioned.

    The suspect's positioning allowed them to have a view of fire that was several hundred yards. The suspect, we're told, was barricaded inside of the house with children inside. The standoff lasted approximately two hours.

    The suspect is now in custody.

    Seven LEO's in all were shot - 4 from the Florence Police Department, 3 from the Florence County Sheriff's Office. One officer from the Florence Police Department passed away. Chief Allen Heidler called that officer "a friend" and an officer he's known for 30 years.

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    Officer Shot to Death Identified

    UPDATE: City of Florence spokesman John Wukela tells me that Terrence Carraway is the officer who died from his injuries.

    He had just received his 30-year service pin from the department.

    A 20-year-old male inside the home was also shot, making him the eighth victim.

    An AP source close to the investigation, but not authorized to release details, tells me today's shooting involved the family of Florence attorney Cheryl Turner Hopkins. Public records confirm that Hopkins is a resident of the neighborhood where the shooting took place.

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    Florence shooting suspect identified as 74-year-old disbarred lawyer

    By Tim Smith
    The Greenville News

    FLORENCE – Authorities have identified 74-year-old Frederick Hopkins, a disabled Vietnam veteran and disbarred lawyer, as the suspect in the shootings of seven police officers, one who was killed, Wednesday in Florence.

    Florence city police officer Terrence Carraway was killed in the shooting at the Vintage Place subdivision where six other law enforcement officers were struck and injured as a suspect held children hostage.

    WIS-TV reports that Florence County Chief Deputy Glenn Kirby said Frederick Hopkins is hospitalized with a head injury and unable to speak with officers. WPDE-TV reports Hopkins fell at the scene.

    Kirby said officers were trying to serve a search warrant involving an accusation that a 27-year-old person at the home sexually assaulted a foster child in the home.

    The children who were being held hostage were released as Hopkins was taken into custody.

    He has been charged several times in recent years, starting with a 2014 count of disorderly conduct, according to the Associated Press. According to public court records, Hopkins’ charges include two in 2015 and 2017 for “running at large,” an offense related to not restraining one’s animals.

    Public records show he’s the husband of Florence divorce attorney Cheryl Turner-Hopkins. South Carolina Bar records show Frederick Hopkins used to be a lawyer but has been disbarred.

    Check back and refresh this page for more on this developing story.

    A massive police presence with officers from various agencies remained at the scene at the Vintage Place subdivision after nightfall Wednesday while a sheriff's office deputy provided an update on the situation at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

    Maj. Mike Nunn with the Florence County Sheriff's Office said a bullet-resistant vehicle was used to evacuate wounded officers from the scene.

    The suspect remained barricaded in the residence with children and a standoff lasted about two hours, Nunn said.

    President Donald Trump, Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott were among officials to post messages of grief and support Wednesday night.

    - The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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    Warrants reveal details about shooting of 7 Florence law enforcement officers

    By WBTW News

    FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - Warrants for the suspected shooter and his son have been released after the October 3 shooting of seven Florence law enforcement officers.

    The six attempted murder warrants and one murder warrant for Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. state the following:

    "That on 10/03/2018, while at 932 Ashton Drive in the county of Florence, SC; one Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. (9/13/44) did with knowledge and malicious intent use a firearm to kill, Florence City police officer Terrence Carraway. This came as a result of Officer Carraway responding to assist fellow offers under fire at this location. This action was witnessed by multiple officers at the scene."

    "That on 10/03/2018, while at 932 Ashton Drive in the county of Florence, SC; one Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. (9/13/44) did with knowledge and malicious intent use a firearm in the attempt to kill (Inv. Farrah Turner, Florence County Sheriff's Office). Inv. Turner was wounded while under fire as Hopkins attempted to kill other officers at the scene. His action could have resulted in the death of the officer. This action was witnessed by multiple officers at the scene."

    "That on 10/03/2018, while at 932 Ashton Drive in the county of Florence, SC; one Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. (9/13/44) did with knowledge and malicious intent use a firearm in the attempt to kill (Inv. Sarah Miller, Florence County Sheriff's Office). Inv. Miller was wounded while under fire as Hopkins attempted to kill other officers at the scene. His action could have resulted in the death of the officer. This action was witnessed by multiple officers at the scene."

    "That on 10/03/2018, while at 932 Ashton Drive in the county of Florence, SC; one Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. (9/13/44) did with knowledge and malicious intent use a firearm in the attempt to kill (Deputy Arie Davis, Florence County Sheriff's Office). Dep. Davis was wounded while under fire as Hopkins attempted to kill other officers at the scene. His action could have resulted in the death of the officer. This action was witnessed by multiple officers at the scene."

    "That on 10/03/2018, while at 932 Ashton Drive in the county of Florence, SC; one Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. (9/13/44) did with knowledge and malicious intent use a firearm in the attempt to kill (Officer Brian Hart, Florence Police Department). Officer Hart was wounded while under fire as Hopkins attempted to kill other officers at the scene. His action could have resulted in the death of the officer. This action was witnessed by multiple officers at the scene."

    "That on 10/03/2018, while at 932 Ashton Drive in the county of Florence, SC; one Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. (9/13/44) did with knowledge and malicious intent use a firearm in the attempt to kill (Officer Travis Scott, Florence Police Department). Officer Scott was wounded while under fire as Hopkins attempted to kill other officers at the scene. His action could have resulted in the death of the officer. This action was witnessed by multiple officers at the scene."

    "That on 10/03/2018, while at 932 Ashton Drive in the county of Florence, SC; one Frederick T. Hopkins, Jr. (9/13/44) did with knowledge and malicious intent use a firearm in the attempt to kill (Officer Scott Williamson, Florence Police Department). Officer Williamson was wounded while under fire as Hopkins attempted to kill other officers at the scene. His action could have resulted in the death of the officer. This action was witnessed by multiple officers at the scene."

    A warrant for Seth David Hopkins was issued for criminal sexual conduct with a minor victim 11 to 14 years of age, second degree.

    According to this warrant, the victim told police Seth Hopkins had sex with her and had made sexual actions and comments towards the victim on several occasions on or between the dates of September 26, 2017 and October 1, 2018.

    The warrant also said Seth Hopkins admitted "fondling the minor child on several occasions."

    https://www.wspa.com/news/warrants-r...ers/1513509194
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    - Rev. Richard Hawke

    “There are lots of extremely smug and self-satisfied people in what would be deemed lower down in society, who also deserve to be pulled up. In a proper free society, you should be allowed to make jokes about absolutely anything.”
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    Man faces additional child sex assault charges following deadly Florence shooting

    By Fox 46 Web Staff

    FLORENCE, SC (FOX 46 WJZY) - A man is facing additional child sex assault charges after being arrested with his father following a deadly shooting in Florence earlier this month.

    Seth David Hopkins, 28, has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

    Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department said a second victim of sexual assault was discovered this month. Hopkins is charged with first-degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) for sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 11-years-old.

    Investigators said the incident occurred in Florence between 2009 and 2010.

    Hopkins was taken into custody following a deadly shooting that happened at his home on Ashton Drive Wednesday, October 3. Florence County deputies had arranged to interview Hopkins around 4 p.m. that day in connection to the child sex assault case.

    As law enforcement arrived on scene, Hopkins' father, identified as Frederick Hopkins, 74, reportedly started shooting at offiers as they were getting out of their police cruisers.

    During the ambush, a total of seven police officers were shot. Fifty-two-year-old Florence Police Sgt. Terrance Carraway died on scene. Frederick Hopkins has been charged with murder and six counts of attempted murder in the deadly shooting.

    According to the Richland County Sheriff's Dept., three Florence County deputies are still in the hospital. Two remain in critical condition and the other had been updated to being in stable condition. A City of Florence officer is also still in the hospital.

    "Please continue to pray for the officers in the hospital," the sheriff's department said Friday.

    The FBI Evidence Response Team and RCSD's Crime Scene Unit are continuing to process the scene.

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    "I realize this may sound harsh, but as a father and former lawman, I really don't care if it's by lethal injection, by the electric chair, firing squad, hanging, the guillotine or being fed to the lions."
    - Oklahoma Rep. Mike Christian

    "There are some people who just do not deserve to live,"
    - Rev. Richard Hawke

    “There are lots of extremely smug and self-satisfied people in what would be deemed lower down in society, who also deserve to be pulled up. In a proper free society, you should be allowed to make jokes about absolutely anything.”
    - Rowan Atkinson

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