New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, December 20, 1971
Add to My HeroesCarson Terry
Patrolman Carson Terry was shot and killed while attempting to make a robbery arrest while off-duty.
Patrolman Terry was off-duty when he observed an armed man leaving a store at 1720 Broadway, Brooklyn. The suspect had just robbed the store. Patrolman Terry chased the suspect and was shot and killed in front of 5 Moffatt Street. The suspect then stole Patrolman Terry's service weapon and fled.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with murder.
Patrolman Terry was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for one year. He was assigned to the Brownsville Housing Development. He was survived by his and 4-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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