A former Horry County Police officer accused in a federal lawsuit of misusing his authority to cover for his friend in the shooting death of a North Carolina man has denied the claim.
Brandon Strickland, who resigned as deputy chief after being told he was under investigation for his involvement related to the shooting death, is one of 14 current and former HCPD officers named in the suit.
Strickland filed a response to the 44-page lawsuit and asked for a dismissal of the case against him…