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Troy Douglas Carr
Incident
ALE Agent Troy Carr was shot and killed while attempting an arrest of a suspected drunk driver in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He and two other agents had gone to an establishment to conduct an evening education session for the establishment's employees. When the three arrived, Agent Carr observed a person he believed to be intoxicated exit the establishment and drive away. Agent Carr followed the suspect and attempted to stop him, at which point the man attempted to flee. The man stopped his car in a driveway in the 4500 block of Yadkin Road and started to run on foot, with Agent Carr in pursuit. The suspect then turned and fired at Agent Carr, fatally striking him. Agent Carr was able to return fire and wound the suspect, who was taken into custody by state troopers who arrived on the scene. The suspect, 23, was convicted of first-degree murder on July 3rd, 1996, and sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole in 2014. As of June 9, 2023, he was in prison An overpass bridge on the All American Freeway in Fayetteville was dedicated in Agent Carr's honor.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
ALE Agent I Carr served with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division.
Thank you for your service to the Raleigh community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, ALE Agent I Carr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Troy is the only officer of North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division remembered here.
Troy is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Troy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Troy 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 1994, 3 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 1994, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1994, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Troy was 24. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Troy had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Troy was 24. 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. Troy had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Troy was 24. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Troy had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 11.4% of these deaths in NC, more than any other month. Saturdays: 19.5%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.9% 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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