Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Carl Garrett succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night when he and several deputies raided a cafe in Justin, Texas.
One of the occupants of the cafe opened fire, striking Deputy Garrett in the throat. Officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
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- August 2, 2026
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- September 9, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Garrett served with the Denton County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Denton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Garrett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Carl Edward Garrett 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 TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Denton County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Carl Edward Garrett's cause is highlighted.
How Carl Edward Garrett Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Carl Edward Garrett is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Carl Edward Garrett was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Denton County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
