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Dramatic radio dispatch tape reveals a lot
Charleston, NC, officer is shot during a pursuit of a robbery suspect
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Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow
Charleston County, NC
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radio dispatch tape reveals
a slice of life about being
in law enforcement		   Dramatic radio dispatch tape reveals a lot
Charleston, NC, officer is shot during a pursuit of a robbery suspect

The Post and Courier

January 29, 2010

Charleston County, NC, Sheriff's Office radio dispatch tape from shooting of Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow
Reveals a slice of life about being in law enforcement

Tapes released by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office show how Deputy Jeffery DeGrow radioed for help after he was shot in the head and arm. The tape begins with DeGrow notifying dispatchers, "County, I've got three running, I don't know if it's involved in the burglaries or not."

Hear the dramatic Radio Call here (Mp3 - runs 2:30)

We hasten to let you know the officer survived his wounds and that three suspects were apprehended in connection with these crimes.
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As an Illinois officer wrote: Hopefully when "some" members of the public hear this tape they will have a microscopic idea how profoundly idiotic they sound when they disrespect their local law enforcement officers. The famous comment is, "My taxes pay your salary (so therefore you shouldn't issue this citation you're about to give me)." The Police Officer on this tape most likely has children and a family [he does] and he risks it all, everyday, for the community he serves. People should remember that.
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Deputy DeGrow thanks his many supporters

by David MacDougall

The Post and Courier

January 28, 2010

Clearing a lump in his throat, Charleston County sheriff's Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow made his first public statement today, a week after he was shot in the line of duty while chasing suspected burglars on James Island.

"One week ago from today, my life would be changed forever, after being shot six times," he said."It's truly a miracle, and God's grace, that I am still here today."

DeGrow went on to thank the men and women from the many police and rescue agencies that responded to the shooting and helped chase down the perpetrators.

He had answered a routine burglary call off Grimball Road on Jan. 21 and was patrolling the neighborhood for suspects when he spotted a group of men. Three of them ran away and DeGrow got out of his cruiser and started a foot chase.

One of those three men fired at DeGrow, and one of the shots struck near DeGrow's right eye. DeGrow said today he is not sure if his vision will return.

After an intensive manhunt, three suspects were arrested.

Brandon Simmons, 21, was being held without bail on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill in the shooting. His brother, Theodore Simmons, 20, and a cousin, Curtis Williams, 20, are charged with misprision of a felony.

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jan/28/28degrowweb/

Dramatic story of original event and subsequent developments over the last week

To follow the full story as it unfolded and was covered by The Post and Courier go to the link we've provide here and read from the bottom of the page up. Included are audio and video presentations from local news casts and law enforcement: