Police Officer Carey James Reaves, High Point Police Department, North Carolina

Police Officer Carey James Reaves

High Point Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, June 10, 1925

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Carey James Reaves

Officer Reaves and Officer Fred Claywell were shot and killed while raiding a liquor house. Officer Reaves succumbed to his wounds the following day and Officer Claywell succumbed to his injuries nine days later.

The suspect, shot through the lung by one of the officers, was apprehended at a nearby home a short time later. He was convicted of Officer Reaves' murder and sentenced to death. He was tried a second time, convicted of two counts of second degree murder, and sentenced to 50 years. He died in prison in 1932.

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Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, June 9, 1925
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

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Officer Reaves,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of High Point. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 10, 2025