Sergeant Carlton Patrick Pope
Fountain Inn Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 9, 1996

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 9, 1996
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Sergeant Pope was killed in an automobile accident as he was ending a high speed pursuit. His patrol car left the roadway, struck some trees, and burst into flames. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to serious head injuries he sustained when he was ejected from the vehicle.

Sergeant Pope had served with the agency for 6 years. He is survived by his wife and 5-year-old son.