Patrolman Marion Charles Steele
South Carolina Highway Patrol
South Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, September 10, 1966

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 5 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 10, 1966
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Released from prison

Patrolman Steele was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle for speeding on Route 1 in Chesterfield County. As Patrolman Steele approached the car, the driver opened fire. Patrolman Steele was able to return fire before he died from his wounds.

The three suspects were apprehended a short time later and convicted. All were released in the late 1990s.

Patrolman Steele had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for just over 5 1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.