Carson Terry served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years and 11 months. Carson served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrolman Carson Terry was shot and killed while attempting to make a robbery arrest while off-duty. Patrolman Terry was off-duty when he observed an armed man leaving a store at 1720 Broadway, Brooklyn. The suspect had just robbed the store. Patrolman Terry chased the suspect and was shot and killed in front of 5 Moffatt Street. The suspect then stole Patrolman Terry's service weapon and fled. The suspect, 23, was later apprehended and charged with murder. On June 24, 1974, he was convicted of murder, and robbery, and sentenced to 25 years to life. He was paroled on November 30, 2006. Patrolman Terry was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for one year. He was assigned to the Brownsville Housing Development.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Terry gave the New York City Housing Authority Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the New York community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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