U.S. Air Force · United States 
Raymond Carpenter
1970
Raymond R. Carpenter served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Raymond Carpenter was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle on I-80 near Rocklin, California. The suspect committed suicide as other officers closed in on him. Officer Carpenter was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtmqacwrdps3zfn6r5bcx
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Raymond. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Raymond.
Leave a Tribute