Police Officer William M. Carrico Sr.

Photo of Police Officer William M. Carrico Sr.
End of Watch: Sat, Sep 15th, 1951
Date of Incident: Sat, Sep 15th, 1951
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year
Age: 63

Survivors

His wife and two children

Incident

Officer Carrico was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at the home of an ex-convict. As he and his partner were driving towards the suspect's home, he shot Officer Carrico with a high powered rifle through the windshield striking him in the head. The suspect then fled in a boat across the Ohio River into Indiana.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Carrollton Police Department
Carrollton Police Department Patch
750 Clay Street
Carrollton, Kentucky 41008
(502) 732-6621
Michael Willhoite

Tributes

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