Bio & Incident Details
Age: 43
Tour: 8 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/22/1915
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Sentenced to 5 years
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Sheriff Carlton was shot and killed by the night marshal on Pine Street in downtown Fort Pierce. The marshal was shot and wounded by Sheriff Carlton and treated in a local hospital. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Sheriff Carlton had served as sheriff for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.



