Patrolman Carson Terry
New York City Housing Authority Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Monday, December 20, 1971

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, December 20, 1971
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Terry was shot and killed while attempting to make a robbery arrest while off-duty.

Patrolman Terry was off-duty when he observed a armed man leaving a store at 1720 Broadway, Brooklyn. The suspect had just robbed the store. Patrolman Terry chased the suspect and was shot and killed in front of 5 Moffatt Street. The suspect then stole Patrolman Terry's service weapon and fled.

The suspect was later apprehended and charged with murder.

Patrolman Terry had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for one year and had previously served in the United States Marine Corps.