Florence County deputy shot in ambush dies weeks after shooting

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – A second law enforcement officer has died from injuries suffered in an ambush attack on law enforcement in Florence on October 3.

Monday (10/22) night, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of Investigator Farrah B. Turner.

Investigator Turner was mortally wounded in the line of duty while attempting to serve a search warrant on a residence in Florence County.

A statement sent Monday from FCSO Sheriff Kenney Boone said, “Farrah was the ultimate professional, excelling at everything she did. She dedicated her life to serving the victims of the worst crimes imaginable. Please pray for Farrah’s family, our FCSO family and for our community as we mourn her loss.”

The Governor has addressed the death of Florence County Investigator Farrah Turner, who died tonight from her shooting injuries from the ambush attack on officers. https://t.co/N6fSbuvmyr

— Josh Berry (@_joshberry) October 23, 2018

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.