Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Roger Carter was shot and killed after being dispatched to a residence on Nance Street after a man called the police claiming to turn himself in on outstanding warrants. When Patrolman Carter arrived at the scene the suspect ambushed him in the driveway with a rifle, shooting him eight times. The suspect then walked down the street and committed suicide. Patrolman Carter had served in law enforcement for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, sister, and two brothers.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Carter gave the Kannapolis Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kannapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Carter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Roger Dale Carter 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Roger Dale Carter's cause is highlighted.
How Roger Dale Carter Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Roger Dale Carter is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Roger Dale Carter was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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