St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, May 22, 1915
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 22, 1915
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 5 years
Sheriff Carlton was shot and killed by the night marshal on Pine Street in downtown Fort Pierce. The marshal was shot and wounded by Sheriff Carlton and treated in a local hospital. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Sheriff Carlton had served as sheriff for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.