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Michael R. Doty (Detective)

Michael R. Doty (Detective)

Mike Doty

Mike Doty

Michael R.

Doty was a York County Sheriff's Office detective. [5] [1] [0] [4]

Career

Detective Doty began working at the York County Sheriff’s Office on May 22, 2006.

He was an investigator with the York County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit.

Detective Doty was the Law Enforcement Officer Narcan (LEON) Program coordinator for the Sheriff’s Office.

He was also a member of the YCSO SWAT Entry Team, as well as an Associate Advisor for the York County Explorer Post 1786.

[6]

Death

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Detective Doty died after Christian Thomas McCall, who was wanted for assaulting his wife, ambushed and shot him and three other officers in York, South Carolina. [6] [5] [1]

The officers were called to McCall's house at around 10:20 p.m. after he attacked his wife.

McCall ran into the woods and deputies spent about three hours searching for him.

[5] [3] SWAT team members Sgt. Randy Clinton and Sgt. Buddy Brown are in stable condition, and Sgt. Kyle Cummings, also of SWAT, is still recovering from his wounds. [6] [5] [1]

A GoFundMe [4]campaign for the officers has raised over $28, 100 of the $50,000 goal. [4]

References

[1]
Citation Linkfoxnews.comSouth Carolina officer dies, 3 others remain wounded, after 'ambush' shooting
Jan 18, 2018, 3:53 AM
[2]
Citation Linkcityofhanahan.comYork County Sheriff’s Office: Detective Mike Doty
Jan 18, 2018, 3:55 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comMemorial tribute
Jan 18, 2018, 3:57 AM
[4]
Citation Linkfox5atlanta.comDetective dies from injuries after shootout in York County
Jan 18, 2018, 3:58 AM
[5]
Citation Linkgofundme.comGoFundMeRecovery Fund for York Officers
Jan 18, 2018, 3:59 AM
[6]
Citation Linkabc10.comBREAKING: York Co. detective dies at hospital following shootout
Jan 18, 2018, 4:00 AM
[7]
Citation Linkyorkcountysheriff.comYCSO Detective succumbs to his injuries
Jan 18, 2018, 4:05 AM
[8]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comMike Doty
Jan 18, 2018, 4:20 AM