Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason, age 27

Lost to gun violence on July 1, 2025 in Lamar, South Carolina.

Deputy Mason had served with the Darlington County Sheriff's Office for over 3 months. Thank you for your service & RIP.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo

News sources:

• WACH: Darlington deputy dies & another wounded in ambush; SLED investigating
• WPDE: Darlington deputy dies & another wounded in ambush; SLED investigating
• gofundme.com: Donate to Honoring Devin Mason: Support Madi & Brooks, organized by Aidan Plyler
• WYFF: Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities say
• Jul 1: https://www.wbtv.com: Deputy killed, suspect dead in reported South Carolina ambush: What we know
• Jul 1: https://www.wrdw.com: South Carolina deputy killed in ambush; suspect slain, too
• ABC News: South Carolina deputy killed in what sheriff says was an ambush
• AP News: South Carolina deputy shot and killed in what sheriff says was an ambush
• Jul 1: https://www.wmbfnews.com: Suspect, deputy dead after ambush in Darlington County, sheriff’s office says
• Gun Violence Archive

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