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Lieutenant James Carroll was shot and killed after being severely beaten by a theft suspect.
During the arrest the man attacked Lieutenant Carroll and beat him, slashed him with a knife, and fracture his skull. The suspect then shot Lieutenant Carroll in the neck before fleeing. Lieutenant Carroll succumbed to his wounds the following day.
A posse of officers along with Lieutenant Carroll's son trapped the suspect in a house near Eastpoint a few hours after the incident. Lieutenant Carroll's son, the first one to enter the house, shot and killed the suspect when he attempted to attack him with a chair.
Lieutenant Carroll had served with the Fulton County Police Department for 25 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, five brothers, and five sisters.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Lieutenant Carroll gave the Fulton County Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Carroll.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fulton County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1931, 1 officer at Fulton County Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1931, 8 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 56. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Fulton County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26.3 and 45.8; the middle age was 33. James had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
James was 56. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. James had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 56. 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. James had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 56. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 33.3% of these deaths at Fulton County Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 33.3%.
December holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Fulton County Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Fulton County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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