Officer Bernis Carr, Jr., Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer Bernis Carr, Jr.

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Thursday, February 16, 1978

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Bernis Carr, Jr.

Officer Bernis Carr was shot and killed when he was identified as an officer during a robbery while he was off duty.

He was in a bar at 4801 Georgia Avenue, NW when four men entered it. They emptied the register and then began robbing patrons.

Officer Carr had prepared himself for a shootout by removing his gun from its holster and concealing it. When the robbers discovered the empty holster, Officer Carr opened fire, but the suspects returned fire, striking him several times.

The shooter was convicted of first-degree murder.

Officer Carr was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 11 years
Badge 551
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Convicted of First-Degree Murder

off duty, robbery

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Officer Carr,
On today, the 47th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 16, 2025