Archie Timothy Brown, a 56-year-old nurse practitioner from Latta, South Carolina, was shot and killed on the evening of Friday, May 27, 2022. Brown, who worked for CareSouth Carolina and had previously served as a campus police officer at Francis Marion University, responded to an alarm at his home on Sunset Drive at Bethea Street Extension and encountered three teenagers who had broken in to steal guns and money. The Dillon County Coroner reported that Brown died of gunshot wounds sustained during the incident.

Dillon County Sheriff’s Office and Latta Police arrested three suspects, aged 13, 15, and 17. Investigators allege the two younger teens made the entry while the 17-year-old took part in planning the burglary. All three were charged with murder, first-degree burglary, petit larceny, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and conspiracy. The 13 and 15-year-old were handled in family court; the 17-year-old was scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court.

Anyone who knew Archie, witnessed activity near Sunset Drive that night, or has information about the case is asked to come forward.