Praying for the Darlington County (SC) Sheriff’s Dept. in the on-duty murder of Deputy Devin Mason and a second wounded deputy; and for the Cherokee County (NC) Sheriff’s Dept. in the on-duty murder of Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes and a second injured officer.
July 1, 2025
12:05 PM pst
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Our Merciful Lord, this past week has been very difficult for Your peacemakers across America. We, again, come boldly before Your Throne of Grace to lift up the men and women of the Darlington County Sheriff’s Dept. and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Dept. as they are in deep mourning at the loss of Deputy Devin Mason, Officer Francisco Paul Flattes and for two other wounded/injured peace officers. As these peace officers are being treated at a local hospital, may You grant the medical staff wisdom and insight to continue to treat and restore them to full health. As the families of these fallen peace officers have been deeply affected, may Your love, grace, peace, mercy and comfort be with them as You carry them through this dark valley. May they know Your word says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” So Lord, surround the men and women of the Darlington County Sheriff’s Dept. and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Dept. with Your Protecting Arms as they mourn the loss of one of their colleagues. May they all be drawn unto the love of Your Son and may every law enforcement officer know that whosoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. O’ Lord, place a thirst for Your Son in the hearts of every law enforcement officer and every citizen. May they intimately know Your word says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” As this incident is being investigated, grant the investigators wisdom and insight to gather all of the facts and prevent any future incidents like this. May Your amazing grace and love be poured out upon those grieving and mourning. May amazing grace ring true in the hearts of the family of Deputy Devin Mason and Officer Francisco Paul Flattes. As we know this loss has deeply affected countless law enforcement officers in and around North and South Carolina, may Your Amazing Grace, presence and comfort touch their hearts and prevent them from enduring any long-term emotional trauma. In the coming days as the men and women of both departments begin the task to prepare a final farewell for their fallen co-workers may You raise up Godly officers, chaplains and others to be a Light to those in need. May Your Holy Spirit touch the hearts of many whose hearts are empty and are searching for truth. May many know You told us that You are the Way, the Truth and the Life, this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
News links:
https://www.wbtw.com/news/pee-dee/darlington-county/authorities-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-in-darlington-county/
and
https://www.wyff4.com/article/north-carolina-deputy-shot-inmate-escape-police-chase/65256717