Martinsville Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, June 14, 1919
Add to My HeroesGeorge 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 in the heart 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 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Carter,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Martinsville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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