Michael Carter
1974
Michael Neal Carter.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Michael Carter was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a vehicle at Third Street and Central Avenue to question an occupant about a holdup. As soon as he walked up to the vehicle, the subject fired through the window, striking him in the chest. The subject then turned the gun on himself. Patrolman Carter's partner returned fire, but the bullet hit the upholstery. Three other occupants were taken into custody, but released. Patrolman Carter was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Chester Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and mother.
Service Record
Also Served
Chester City Police Department
Patrolman
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