Game Warden Frank A. Floyd, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina

Game Warden Frank A. Floyd

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina

End of Watch Monday, July 25, 1949

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Frank A. Floyd

Game Warden Frank Floyd was shot and killed while trying to arrest several hunters, illegally hunting at night, on the Cherokee Plantation 17 miles south of Walterboro.

Warden Floyd, Warden Thomas Goethe (Warden Floyd's nephew), and the plantation superintendent were approaching the group of hunters when one of the hunters produced a double-barrel shotgun and shot Warden Floyd in the chest at close range. Warden Goethe returned fire, striking the suspect once in the head.

Warden Floyd was rushed to the Colleton County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The 42-year-old suspect recovered from his wound and was charged with murder. He plead guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on January 14, 1960.

Warden Floyd had served with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for seven years. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Paroled in 1960

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Game Warden Floyd,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of South Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 25, 2024