October 2018. Hopkins later pled guilty to one count of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and is currently imprisoned in the Kirkland Correctional Institution. Aftermath Investigation The Richland County Sheriff's Office of Columbia, SC, took over the investigation on October 4, and 25 agents from the FBI Evidence Response Team arrived on scene to assist deputies on October 5. The Richland County Sheriff told reporters that the incident would have occurred regardless of the arresting officers' actions, stating: "The officers did absolutely nothing wrong. This was an ambush you can't prevent." Legal proceedings Memorials Two official crowdfunding campaigns for the wounded, endorsed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, were launched, as well as separate campaigns through the City of Florence Police Benevolent Fund and the City of Florence website. Neighborhoods utilized blue light bulbs and flags to honor the deceased and injured victims, and food deliveries were sent to the families of officers who were hospitalized. A former officer created a "thin blue line" American flag that was signed by different police departments across the country, then presented to the family of fallen officer Sgt. Carraway. References 2018 in South Carolina 2018 mass shootings in the United States Deaths by firearm in South Carolina Florence, South Carolina Mass shootings in South Carolina October 2018 crimes in the United States Mass shootings in the United States