Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Carlton was shot and killed by the night marshal on Pine Street in downtown Fort Pierce. The marshal was shot and wounded by Sheriff Carlton and treated in a local hospital. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years in prison. Sheriff Carlton had served as sheriff for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Carlton gave the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Pierce community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Carlton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Daniel S. Carlton is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 20% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Daniel S. Carlton's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel S. Carlton Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel S. Carlton is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel S. Carlton was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
