Martinsville Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, June 14, 1919
George Fountain Carter
Policeman Carter was shot and killed with his own gun while attempting to observe illegal gambling. He was known as an officer who targeted gambling. While hiding himself in some woods to observe a crap game two brothers located him and shot him with his own weapon.
Both brothers were arrested and charged with murder. Two months later one escaped from the Martinsville Jail. On December 5, 1930, he was captured in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Charged with murder
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