SOUTH CAROLINA-On Tuesday South Carolina experienced another officer death. Lance Corporal Melton Gore was on duty moving debris out of the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle and killed.
As of now the South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. L/CPL Gore is the second officer to be killed in the line of duty for the area in just a few weeks.
L/CPL Gore was an Environmental Officer and handled litter complaints and animal calls. He was with the Horry County Police Department for 20 years. He had the nickname, "Fox", and was known for his cooking.
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
