Bedford Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 20, 1875
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 19, 1875
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Deputy Marshal George Carney was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a local drug store at approximately 9:00 pm.
As he approached the store he was shot by one of the two men who were burglarizing the store. Both men escaped but were arrested in Olney, Illinois, several days later. One of the two men exchanged shorts with the Olney marshal during the arrest.
Both men were sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Marshal Carney's brother served with the Louisville Police Department. Deputy Marshal Carney was a Union Civil War Veteran.