Patrolman Joshua Lee Milligan, St. Stephen Police Department, South Carolina

Patrolman Joshua Lee Milligan

St. Stephen Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, January 6, 1990

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Joshua Lee Milligan

Patrolman Joshua Milligan was fatally stabbed while arresting a man at a domestic dispute call on Roosevelt Road.

A struggle ensued between Patrolman Milligan and the man inside of the home. The man stabbed him in the heart with a steak knife and then fled in his patrol car after stealing his service weapon. He was arrested two hours later.

The man was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed in a state mental institution.

Patrolman Milligan had served with the St. Stephen Police Department for only 10 months and had previously served as a reserve officer with the Moncks Corner Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years, 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Committed

domestic, EDP

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Josh, loved and still love you like a brother. As a teenager I remember you taking on the role of "big brother" and I was proud then and even more proud now to call you not only my brother in blue but MY BROTHER. I was so happy to see you in uniform but scared as well. Knowing the amazing heart you had and the trust you offered to everyone without doubt. I can't say you have been in a better place all these years because in my heart...here was a better place with you in it.

Sgt.Kingsley, retired.

October 7, 2025