Horry County Police Under Fire | Columbia News

A federal lawsuit is exploding the Horry County Police Department, targeting 14 current and former officers accused of covering up misconduct in the fatal shooting of Scott Spivey three years ago. The civil case alleges evidence was manipulated, witnesses coached, and Spivey’s body mishandled—all allegedly to protect two shooters with ties to the department. Audio and texts reveal a former deputy chief, now under criminal investigation, actively shielding one shooter by directing responses and reinforcing his self-defense story. Internal probes have already led to firings, including one officer caught writing “Act Like a Victim” on his notepad during the incident. The department remains silent as Spivey’s family fights for justice ahead of the anniversary of his death. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa6cedce48f30eb9