Kannapolis Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, December 31, 1993
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 31, 1993
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Patrolman Roger Carter was shot and killed after being dispatched to a residence on Nance Street after a man called the police claiming to turn himself in on outstanding warrants.
When Patrolman Carter arrived at the scene the suspect ambushed him in the driveway with a rifle, shooting him eight times.
The suspect then walked down the street and committed suicide.
Patrolman Carter had served in law enforcement for four years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, sister, and two brothers.