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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Kevin is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 4 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 2007, 84 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2007, 90 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 75th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kevin was 39. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Kevin had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Kevin was 39. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Kevin had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kevin was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kevin had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Tuesdays: 13.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 2.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Kevin among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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