BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday night, Berkeley County Council passed a resolution that designates May 15th as ‘Peace Officers Memorial Day.’ “The members of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of our community,” the resolution reads. “It is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday, dozens of people packed the inside of two separate Chick-Fil-A restaurants in North Charleston in honor and support of Cpl. Kimber Gist. Her quick comeback from her February 26th shooting has been nothing short of a miracle. Gist was shot eight times while investigating a suspicious vehicle behind a grocery store on Red Bank Road. Her […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–It’s a scary statistic. Every 60 hours, and officer is killed in the line of duty. With nine months left in 2016, this year is already proving to be another violent one for law enforcement officers nationwide. So far this year, 25 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice during a time when much of the mainstream media has […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On March 22, 2015 Chick-Fil-A inside Northwoods Mall and Rivers Avenue will host “Spirit Night” in honor of Cpl. Kimber Gist who was recently shot in the line of duty while investigating a suspicious vehicle located behind a grocery store on Red Bank Road. Gist was recently released from the hospital after having been shot eight times. She […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Cpl. Kimber Gist was discharged from Trident Hospital Friday afternoon. “We are very grateful for all the messages, prayers and calls from all over the country wishing Kimber a speedy recovery,” read a statement on the department’s Facebook page. “Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Trident hospital who treated […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Three days after being shot in the line of duty, the family of Cpl. Kimber Gist has issued the following statements: “Although the last couple of days have been trying to see a loved one in pain due to a senseless crime, we have been incredibly blessed with the outpouring of love and support for the entire family. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the S.C. Law Enforcement Division, agents continue their work in the shooting investigation of Cpl. Kimber Gist of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department. Gist was shot during a confrontation with a man on Redbank Road, officials said. “Anytime this happens, it shows just how dangerous the line of work we’re in,” stated Sheriff Duane Lewis during a press […]
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