Orangeburg County Corporal William Howell Junior was shot and killed early the morning of May 3 while he was working on a domestic violence call. The man police say shot the 46-year-old deputy later died after he was hit by a car.

Orangeburg County Sheriff Larry Williams told The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg that nearly 600 law enforcement officers from several states attended Saturday's funeral.

Family members and other friends shared memories of Howell, sang his favorite hymns and hugged throughout the service held at Lake Marion High School in Santee. Howell was buried at his home church in Eutawville.