SC
U.S. Navy Steven Carroll
2004
Steven P. Carroll. Steven also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
Heart attack
What Happened
Correctional Officer Steven Carroll suffered a fatal heart attack in the Stephenson County Courthouse shortly after struggling with a prisoner that he had physically removed from one of the courtrooms.
He suffered a heart attack and collapsed moments after placing the male prisoner in a holding cell.
Officer Carroll had served with the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
He suffered a heart attack and collapsed moments after placing the male prisoner in a holding cell.
Officer Carroll had served with the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, three daughters, four grandchildren, brother and sister.
Service Record
1971 – 1978
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Stephenson County Sheriff's Office
Correctional Officer
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtnmdz44m4cskds4r54qd
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 Steven. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Steven.
Leave a Tribute