Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Kevin Carper was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a suspect who fled during a traffic stop.
The driver of the vehicle fled on foot as soon as Deputy Carper attempted to stop him on Midway Park Drive shortly after 10:00 pm. A struggle ensued when Deputy Carper caught the suspect. The man produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot Deputy Carper twice. One round was stopped by his vest, but the second round entered one of the vest's armholes, causing a fatal wound to the chest.
The assailant was shot by Deputy Carper and a second deputy. The killer was transported to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.
Deputy Carper had served with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and three daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Carper gave the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Spartanburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Carper.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Kevin Carper is one of 17,558 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,585 officers honored here.
In SC, 271 of 440 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.6% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kevin Carper's cause is highlighted.
How Kevin Carper Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kevin Carper is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kevin Carper was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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