Deputy Commander Patrick Thomas Carothers

Deputy Commander Patrick Thomas Carothers

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, November 18, 2016

Add to My Heroes

Patrick Thomas Carothers

Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers was shot and killed as he and other members of the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force attempted to serve a warrant on a subject in Long County, Georgia.

The man was wanted in South Carolina for attempted murder of police officers, domestic violence, and weapons violations. The task force had tracked the subject to the 11800 block of Tibit Drive in a mobile home park near Ludowici. As the arrest team made entry into the home the subject opened fire, striking Deputy Commander Carothers twice.

Other members of the task force returned fire, killing the subject.

Deputy Commander Carothers was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy Commander Carothers had served with the United States Marshals Service for 26 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 26 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Georgia
Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
Offender Shot and killed

warrant

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 260 Reflections

Remembered especially today on the 8 year anniversary of your passing. Your bravery and service will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Commander Carothers.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 18, 2024