Fatal Encounters

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John Derek Aycoth

Name: John Derek Aycoth
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 10/03/2020
Location: 400 block of 14th Ave. South
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577
County: Horry
Agency: Myrtle Beach Police Department
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Intended Use of Force: Deadly force
Media summary: Officers responding to a domestic call encountered John Derek Aycoth returning to his apartment after walking the dog. Aycoth open fired, killing Myrtle Beach Police Officer Jacob Hancher and injuring another. Aycoth was shot during the exchange of gunfire and died later that evening.
Unique ID: 28890

News article: Link






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