Elliott County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 9, 1926
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 9, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Carter was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for arson in the man's home.
The man's father shot Deputy Carter inside the home and then fled.
Deputy Carter was survived by his wife.