Patrolman Michael Neal Carter, Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Michael Neal Carter

Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, November 8, 1974

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Michael Neal Carter

Patrolman Michael Carter was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a vehicle at Third Street and Central Avenue to question an occupant about a holdup.

As soon as he walked up to the vehicle, the subject fired through the window, striking him in the chest. The subject then turned the gun on himself. Patrolman Carter's partner returned fire, but the bullet hit the upholstery.

Three other occupants were taken into custody, but released.

Patrolman Carter was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Chester Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, two children, and mother.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 4 years, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

traffic stop, ambush

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Patrolman Carter,
On today, the 50th 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. Navy during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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