Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, April 1, 1937
Add to My HeroesRoy J. Carney
Officer Roy Carney was struck and killed by a drunk driver while he and his partner pushed their bicycle up a hill on Third Street at the beginning of their shift. The drunk driver was arrested by Officer Carney's partner at the scene and was charged with murder. Two months later a jury acquitted the driver.
Officer Carney had been with the agency for 13 months. He was survived by a wife and son.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsIt was my pleasure, Bill. Family is family, no matter how much time goes by or distance separates.
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