SCSA 2025 Medal of Valor recipient Edward Boyles
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Overview
This House Resolution recognizes and honors Senior Investigator Edward M. Boyles of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office for his exceptional courage and dedication to saving lives. Specifically, it highlights his heroic actions on February 14, 2025, when he responded to an active shooter situation at a Walmart and provided critical medical assistance to a gunshot victim. The resolution also acknowledges his repeated acts of bravery in 2023 and 2024, culminating in saving another life on December 22, 2025. It commends him for deserving the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Valor.
Key provisions
- Recognizes Senior Investigator Edward M. Boyles for his heroism.
- Details his actions on February 14, 2025, at the Walmart in Sumter.
- Highlights his rapid medical assessment and treatment of a gunshot victim.
- Acknowledges his assistance in gathering investigative information.
- Recognizes his repeated acts of bravery in 2023 and 2024.
- Details his actions on December 22, 2025, saving another life.
- Commends him for deserving the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Valor.
Who is affected
- Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
- Senior Investigator Edward M. Boyles
- South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically details two separate instances of life-saving medical intervention by Senior Investigator Boyles.
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