Greenwood Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Monday, May 11, 2026
Police Officer DJ Keller was killed in a head-on collision during the pursuit of a driver who sped away from a traffic stop.
Around 4:56 p.m., when an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle suspected to be involved in several shooting-related incidents, the three suspects in the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. While traveling westbound on East Cambridge Avenue, the driver crashed into Officer Keller, who was traveling eastbound while responding to assist.
Officer Keller died at the scene. His K9 survived the collision.
The driver, age 15, and the two passengers, ages 17 and 18, were transported to the hospital. One suspect was taken into custody after being released from the hospital.
Officer Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years. Survivors include his wife and daughter.