âA bad dreamâ: Atlantic Beach police chief grieving loss of dear friend, killed in the line of duty Atlantic Beach Police Chief grieving loss of dear friend, killed in the line of duty By Jennifer Roberts | January 14, 2021 at 11:14 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 10:10 PM ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - âA bad dream.â Thatâs how the Atlantic Beach Police Chief Quentin Robinson is describing the day he lost his good friend and fellow brother in blue, Horry County Police Lance Cpl. Melton Gore. Officials say Gore was struck and killed Tuesday night along Highway 22 while picking up debris along the roadway. He served as an environmental officer with HCPD for over 20 years.