Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Deputy Sheriff Ernest Carter succumbed to head injuries received almost one week earlier while trying to stop a vehicle suspected of carrying illegal liquor on the Lawrence Bridge, near Molena, with other deputies.
He had stepped onto the running board of the vehicle before being struck in the head with a blunt object. The impact caused him to fall backward off the bridge, landing about 10 feet below. His fellow deputies went to his aide instead of chasing the vehicle. He was transported to Griffin Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries six days later.
The suspect's vehicle was later found abandoned and a gallon of whiskey was discovered inside. In April 1929, three youths were charged with the murder of Special Deputy Sheriff Carter but were released due to insufficient evidence
Special Deputy Sheriff Carter, On today, the 96th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pike County.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) February 8th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Carter served with the Pike County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Zebulon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Carter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Deputy Sheriff Walter Ernest Carter 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Pike County Sheriff's Office, 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. Walter Ernest Carter's cause is highlighted.
How Walter Ernest Carter Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter Ernest Carter is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter Ernest Carter was killed by blunt object.
Incident Location
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