Patrolman Samuel Charles Carpenter, Denver Police Department, Colorado

Patrolman Samuel Charles Carpenter

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, January 17, 1910

Samuel Charles Carpenter

Patrolman Samuel Carpenter succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 10 years earlier while taking enforcement action during a riot on election day.

He suffered gunshot wounds to his leg and lower hip that caused medical problems which resulted in his death.

Patrolman Carpenter had served with the Denver Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, November 6, 1900
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Carpenter,
On today, the 105th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Denver.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 17, 2015