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Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:22 PM EDT
|By Ian Klein
It'll be the second road to be named after Ofc. Jacob Hancher.
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Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By Eric Richards
The vigil honored fallen officers from across the country, including three of Myrtle Beach's own.
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Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 11:34 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
On Oct. 3, 2020, Hancher was responding to a domestic violence call when a gunman opened fire, killing Hancher and hurting another officer.
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Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 6:29 PM EST
|By Jennifer Roberts
The MBPD is accepting pajama donations for kids through Dec. 10.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 8:26 AM EDT
|By Natasha Laguerre and Michael Owens
Hancher was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call on Oct. 3, 2020.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2021 at 7:38 PM EDT
|By Madison Martin
365 days later, MBPD Officer Jacob Hancher’s legacy continues to be remembered by his fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Patrick Lloyd
One year since that horrifying day, Hancher’s mother, Suzanne Williams, is reflecting on the legacy her son now leaves behind.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 10:12 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
Sunday marks one year since Myrtle Beach police officer Jacob Hancher lost his life, serving the community that he loved.
Three Grand Strand, Pee Dee law enforcement officers inducted into S.C. Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Katherine Phillips
Three Grand Strand and Pee Dee law enforcement officers will forever have their names in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 3:32 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
A Myrtle Beach police officer who gave his life to serve and protect his community was honored during the Horry County Council meeting on Tuesday night.
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Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 3:31 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
A Myrtle Beach police officer killed in the line of duty will have a permanent place among some of the greatest law enforcement officers in South Carolina’s history.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Alana Austin
Jacob Hancher was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call last October.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 6:37 PM EST
|By Kristin Nelson and Brad Dickerson
The State Law Enforcement Division and Myrtle Beach Police Department released information that reveals the final moments of Myrtle Beach Police Ofc. Jacob Hancher’s life.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 6:35 PM EST
|By Brad Dickerson
Members of the Myrtle Beach Police Department released new information into the events surrounding the deadly shooting that claimed one of their officers last fall.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 6:29 PM EST
|By Patrick Lloyd
Hancher’s mom Suzanne Williams says she hasn’t watched the video, and she’s not sure whether she’ll ever get to the point where she’s ready to watch it.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 12:48 PM EST
|By WMBF News Staff
Members of the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division said its investigation into a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a Myrtle Beach police officer last fall is continuing.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 2:37 PM EST
|By WMBF News Staff
The Myrtle Beach Police Department hosted a book drive in memory of fallen officer Jacob Hancher.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 9:08 PM EST
|By Nick Doria and Nia Watson
A fallen Myrtle Beach officer has posthumously been awarded the Medal of Honor from the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 7:10 AM EST
|By WMBF News Staff
A local teenager is being recognized for helping to raise money for a memorial honoring the life and legacy of Myrtle Beach Ofc. Jacob Hancher.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff and Patrick Lloyd
Myrtle Beach Police Chief Amy Prock has received a special gift on behalf of the city’s Solid Waste Division.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 11:55 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
The group F3GrandStrand created a challenge coin for $10.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 10:32 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
The tributes continue to pour in for a Myrtle Beach police officer killed in the line of duty.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
A Myrtle Beach restaurant is jumping on a new local trend to remember the legacy of fallen Myrtle Beach police officer Jacob Hancher.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2020 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Katherine Phillips
The gesture comes two weeks after MBPD Pfc. Jacob Hancher was killed while responding to a domestic call.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2020 at 1:07 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
One Myrtle Beach restaurant wants to do its part in helping a fallen police officer’s family.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2020 at 1:05 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will pay tribute to Myrtle Beach police officer Jacob Hancher during Wednesday night’s game against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 at 11:40 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
Fallen Myrtle Beach Police Ofc. Jacob Hancher will be laid to rest in his hometown in Maryland this week.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2020 at 10:03 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
A group of bikers gathered in North Myrtle Beach for a memorial ride in Hancher’s honor on Saturday.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Katherine Phillips
Fallen MBPD officer Jacob Hancer worked out with the F3 Grand Strand group while training for law enforcement.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 11:42 PM EDT
|By Kate Merriman, Patrick Lloyd, Katherine Phillips, Cameron Crowe and WMBF News Staff
The Myrtle Beach community came together Friday to bid a final farewell to a police officer who was killed in the line of duty.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 11:34 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
The Conway Police Department is standing by their brothers and sisters in blue as they prepare to say their final goodbyes to a young officer.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 6:04 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Roberts
One Horry County resident is using the power of music to honor the memory of a fallen Myrtle Beach police officer.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 8:59 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
It’s in the form of a raffle for a hot rod cooler and tickets went on sale Thursday.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Meredith Helline
The owner of a graphics and sign shop in Socastee is reflecting on her friendship with fallen Myrtle Beach police Pfc. Jacob Hancher.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Katherine Phillips
In the days since Myrtle Beach Police Ofc. Jacob Hancher’s life was taken, his family has received an outpouring of support from the community.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Patrick Lloyd
Family, friends and community members paid their respects to Myrtle Beach police officer Jacob Hancher Thursday at a public viewing.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
The Myrtle Beach community will come together Friday to say its final goodbyes to a police officer who was killed in the line of duty.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 12:17 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
The Myrtle Beach Police Department is making preparations to honor one of its own.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM EDT
|By Brad Dickerson
Grand Strand restaurants are raising money to benefit both the immediate family of Jacob Hancher and his law enforcement family.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 9:43 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Ofc. Jacob Hancher.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 8:57 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
Tributes to fallen Myrtle Beach Police Ofc. Jacob Hancher continue to pour in, one day before a public funeral service is set to take place.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 7:28 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The Myrtle Beach Police Department is encouraging the public to join them in remembering the life of Ofc. Jacob Hancher.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 6:36 AM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
An impromptu memorial honoring Myrtle Beach Police Ofc. Jacob Hancher surrounds the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center sign on N. Oak Street.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 11:23 PM EDT
|By Katherine Phillips and Jennifer Roberts
A vigil will be held Wednesday night to honor the life of fallen Myrtle Beach police Pfc. Jacob Hancher.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Patrick Lloyd
Members of the Myrtle Beach Police Department are remembering their fellow officer Jacob Hancher, days after he was killed in the line of duty.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Nia Watson
Jacob Hancher was a member of F3 Grand Strand, an all men’s fitness group.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Roberts
Myrtle Beach police Pfc. Jacob Hancher's aunt wants the world to remember her nephew for being a great man that will forever be missed.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 10:58 PM EDT
|By Nia Watson
Before Myrtle Beach police Pfc. Jacob Hancher became a police officer and volunteer firefighter, he was an Eagle Scout with Troop 417 in his hometown of Waldorf, Maryland.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 10:08 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
A statewide non-profit started raising money for the family of fallen Myrtle Beach police Pfc. Jacob Hancher immediately after the news of his death came out.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 3:59 PM EDT
|By WMBF News Staff
The McMillan-Small Funeral Home announced service arrangements for Myrtle Beach Police PFC Jacob Hancher, who was killed in the line of duty over the weekend.