Carmel Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, June 8, 1900
Add to My HeroesWilliam Frank Carey
Deputy Constable William Carey was shot and killed by a traveling evangelist known as ''Cyclone Johnson.'' The evangelist had a history of assaulting people who disagreed with the way he preached.
Deputy Carey arrested the subject for assault and battery and escorted him to a nearby livery stable for trial. As a crowd of people gathered the subject produced a pistol and shot Deputy Carey twice in the chest. An unknown citizen returned fire killing the subject.
Deputy Carey had served with the Carmel Police Department for one year.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDeputy Constable Carey,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Carmel.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
June 8, 2020
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