Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Michael Carroll was shot and killed while attempting to take a mentally disturbed man into custody for commitment to the Connecticut State Hospital. As Sergeant Carroll was attempting to open the door of the man's room at his Washington Street residence, the man opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, fatally wounding Sergeant Carroll. The man then committed suicide. Sergeant Carroll had served with the Norwich Police Department for 22 years. During his tenure, he was the first motorcycle officer and the first traffic officer for the agency. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two brothers, and three sisters. His father and one brother also served in law enforcement.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two brothers, and three sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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22 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Carroll gave the Norwich Police Department 22 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Norwich community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Carroll.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Michael 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 CT, 74 of 169 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 43.8% of this state's fallen. That is 43.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Norwich Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael J. Carroll's cause is highlighted.
How Michael J. Carroll Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael J. Carroll is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael J. Carroll was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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