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Resided:
AR, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 01, 1912
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Fort Smith Police Dept.
AR
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Detective
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
AR
USA
Mon. Apr. 01, 1912
Summary:
Detective Patrick Carr was shot and killed when he assisted other officers in the capture of an escaped prisoner.
A Fort Smith police detective had observed a 24 year old male engaged in a loud verbal confrontation with a female on Garrison Avenue. He arrested the male and while he escorted him to jail, the prisoner pulled away from the detective and fled. Detective Carr observed the escape and joined with others in the pursuit of the escapee. During the pursuit and recapture of the prisoner, shots were fired and Detective Carr was struck above the right eye by a bullet.
The suspect was later captured and subsequently lynched by an angry mob.
Detective Carr died nine days later in St. Edward Hospital and did not regain consciousness. He was laid to rest in the Oak Cemetery.
Detective Carr was survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters.
