U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Carl Howell
2015
Carl G. Howell served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell was shot and killed while responding to a domestic battery call on the 4100 block of Montez Drive in east Carson City at approximately 2:20 am.
The first deputies to arrive on scene located an injured woman in front of the home. As other deputies checked on the woman's injuries, Deputy Howell approached the home to speak to the male subject. The subject ambushed Deputy Howell at the front door, mortally wounding him. Despite the wound, Deputy Howell was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Deputy Howell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Carson City Sheriff's Office for nine years.
The first deputies to arrive on scene located an injured woman in front of the home. As other deputies checked on the woman's injuries, Deputy Howell approached the home to speak to the male subject. The subject ambushed Deputy Howell at the front door, mortally wounding him. Despite the wound, Deputy Howell was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Deputy Howell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Carson City Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, four children, and two stepchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Carson City Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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