Illinois State Police
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, April 7, 1979
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 1725 Trooper Michael McCarter and Patrolman William Caisse were shot and killed following a traffic stop on I-57 in Paxton, Illinois.
During the stop Trooper McCarter had called for assistance and was backed up by Patrolman Caisse. While on the scene gunfire erupted and both officers and two suspects were shot and killed. A third suspect was found wounded the next day. That suspect was sentenced to death but later had the sentence reduced to life.
Trooper Michael McCarter was a 9-year veteran of the Illinois State Police; assigned to District 6A, Ashkum. His wife and son survive.
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