YOU'VE GOT TO GET >> THE TWO OFFICERS MOVED IN FROM BOTH SIDES, leaving Pierce with no escape. Pierce could only fire at Officer Hodge, while Officer Evans found an opportunity to move around behind him and shoot Pierce in the head. When emergency responders arrived, Pierce was already dead at the scene. According to the police investigation report, Adam Pierce was a member of the Cowboys gang. From 2011 to 2021, over a period of 10 years, Pierce's criminal record filled nine pages and included more than 20 felony charges. Yet, someone with such an extensive criminal history was still able to possess weapons and walk freely on the streets. The case also raised questions about serious problems within South Carolina's prosecutorial and judicial system. More than 20 charges against Pierce were either dismissed by local prosecutors or marked by the court as not requiring prosecution. In South Carolina, critics argued that as long as someone had enough money, they could easily avoid serious consequences for almost any crime. This situation nearly resulted in the deaths of two dedicated police officers.