Captain Samuel J. Carter
Tampa Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Friday, June 2, 1905

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 29, 1905
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Captain Carter was shot and killed as he searched for a man who was threatening a woman with a gun. During the search the suspect jumped from behind some bushes and shot Captain Carter from approximately ten feet away. Captain Carter succumbed to his wounds three days later.