Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, June 2, 1905
Add to My HeroesSamuel J. Carter
Captain Carter was shot and killed as he searched for a man who was threatening a woman with a gun. During the search the suspect jumped from behind some bushes and shot Captain Carter from approximately ten feet away. Captain Carter succumbed to his wounds three days later.
A suspect, who claimed self defense, was tried for murder and acquitted. He died in the county poor home on July 18, 1919.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, May 29, 1905
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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View all 14 ReflectionsCaptain Carter, You are not forgotten by the men and women of Massachusetts Law Enforcement. RIP
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