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Constable Roy Carter suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect during an arrest.
He was directing traffic at the scene of an accident when a driver of a vehicle ignored his signals and left the scene at a high rate of speed. Constable Carter pursued the man a short distance and attempted to arrest him when the man stopped.
During the ensuing struggle, Constable Carter was punched in the chest several times. A Clermont County deputy arrived at the scene and transported Constable Carter and the suspect to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. Constable Carter passed away 20 minutes later.
The suspect was never charged for the death of Constable Carter.
Constable Carter had served with the Miami Township Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Carter gave the Miami Township Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Miami Township community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Carter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Roy is the only officer of Miami Township Police Department remembered here.
Roy is one of 62 officers lost to cardiac events in FL, 6.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Roy is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Roy is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1966, 1 officer in FL was lost to cardiac events, the 17th heaviest of 39 years on record. The heaviest was 2017, with 4.
In 1966, 13 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1966, 13 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Roy was 38. Of the 61 lost to cardiac events in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 49. Roy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
Roy was 38. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Roy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Roy was 38. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Roy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 4.8% of these deaths in FL; May holds the most, 19.4%. Saturdays: 11.3%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
August holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Miami Township Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 6.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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