Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Benjamin Carroll was fatally stabbed while attempting to make an arrest.
Despite being wounded, he was able to shoot and kill the subject.
Police Officer Carroll had served with the Wildwood Police Department for only six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two stepchildren.
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- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Carroll served with the Wildwood Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Wildwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Carroll.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Benjamin J. Carroll is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Wildwood Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Benjamin J. Carroll's cause is highlighted.
How Benjamin J. Carroll Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Benjamin J. Carroll is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Benjamin J. Carroll was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Wildwood Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
