Many take to Twitter to express their sympathy after Florence police officer killed in shooting

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A community is in mourning after a 30-year veteran of the Florence Police Department was killed in a shooting Wednesday that injured six others and a civilian.

Deputies were serving a search warrant at a Florence home in Vintage Place off Hoffmeyer Road when the suspect opened fire, killing Officer Terrence Carraway, 52 of Darlington.

“Today will mark a very horrific day for the Florence Police Department," Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler said. "Today we lost a good friend of mine, an officer that I have known for 30 years.”

Many have taken to Twitter to share their sympathies:

💔 this one really hit home ...
my Academy roommate 😔🙏 ... heartbroken. devastated. #StrongFaith #WeAreOne #FlorenceCounty 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️
— Brittany Jackamonis (@BJackamonis) October 4, 2018

This is simply devastating news from Florence. The selfless acts of bravery from the men and women in law enforcement is real, just like the power of prayer is real. (1/2)
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 3, 2018

Peggy and I ask that you pray for them, pray for their recovery, pray for their families, and pray for all of Florence. (2/2)
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 3, 2018

Our deepest condolences are with the City of Florence Police Department and our prayers are with all the wounded officers from the City Police and the Florence County Sheriff's Office, and their families. Our hearts break for you.
— Georgetown County, S.C. (@GtCounty) October 3, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to the City of Florence Police Department the Florence County Sheriff’s Department and the families of the injured and fallen. We not only back you, we stand beside you in your time of mourning. #FlorenceStrong #BacktheBlue #ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/asfEXPy5Ry
— SConFIRE. com (@SCFireFighting) October 4, 2018

Our hearts go out to the law enforcement officers in Florence County who bravely responded to the active shooting incident this evening. @FlorenceCoEMD Our prayers are with all of you & your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/K0WIgwaUpd
— SC National Guard (@SCNationalGuard) October 3, 2018

Please pray for the Florence Police Department and the Florence County Sheriff's Department. Three Deputies and two officers have been shot responding to an active shooter situation. It has been reported that one has officer has died from their injuries.
— NA Public Safety (@NorthAugustaDPS) October 3, 2018

Due to the tragic event that just occurred in Florence, SC, @ChasCoSheriff will be sending deputies to Florence, SC to support their community and law enforcement operations. #supportingflorenceleo #chsnews #florencesc
— Eric B. Watson (@DCA_EBWatson) October 3, 2018

Prayers with injured officers in Florence and their families.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) October 3, 2018

This is absolutely devastating. We are staying updated and sending our prayers to the police officers and their families. https://t.co/ylHS1XaG1z
— Congressman Tom Rice (@RepTomRice) October 3, 2018

Our deepest sorrow and condolences go out to family of the officer who was killed in the line of duty in Florence County today. All of the people of South Carolina have suffered a loss, as one who was devoted to protecting our safety has been taken from us in a senseless act.
— James Smith for South Carolina (@JamesSmithforSC) October 3, 2018

Terrence Carraway, you will not be forgotten. #FlorenceStrong pic.twitter.com/vyJ6oj3kMi
— Horry County PD (@horrycountypd) October 4, 2018

Thinking of our brothers and sisters in blue tonight with the Florence Police Department and Florence County Sheriff’s Office. pic.twitter.com/e4MPb1MQII
— SCDPS (@SCDPS_PIO) October 4, 2018

#officerdown Police Officer Terrence Carraway, Florence Police Department (South Carolina), EOW 10/3/2018 @scflorencecity Six other officers and deputies were wounded! #rememberthefallen https://t.co/PSXdA4K1ov pic.twitter.com/joxTuwW7lk
— ODMP.org (@ODMP) October 4, 2018