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Patrolman Roger Carter was shot and killed after being dispatched to a residence on Nance Street after a man called the police claiming to turn himself in on outstanding warrants. When Patrolman Carter arrived at the scene the suspect ambushed him in the driveway with a rifle, shooting him eight times. The suspect then walked down the street and committed suicide. Patrolman Carter had served in law enforcement for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, sister, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Carter gave the Kannapolis Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kannapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Carter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Roger is the only officer of Kannapolis Police Department remembered here.
Roger is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Roger is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Roger is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1993, 6 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 1993, 101 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1993, 110 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 53rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Roger was 31. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Roger had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Roger was 31. 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. Roger had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Roger was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Roger had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 6.2% of these deaths in NC; May holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Kannapolis Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 7.8% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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