KEVIN CARPER MEMORIAL |
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E.O.W. FEBRUARY 27, 2007 |
Deputy Kevin Carper was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a suspect who fled during a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot as soon as Deputy Carper attempted to stop him on Midway Park Drive shortly after 10:00PM, February 27th, 2007. A struggle ensued when Deputy Carper caught the suspect. The man produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot Deputy Carper twice. One round was stopped by his vest but the second round entered one of the vest's armholes, causing a fatal wound to the chest. The assailant was shot by Deputy Carper and a second deputy. The killer was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later. Deputy Carper had served with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office for approx. 12 years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. |
On January 11th, 2008 the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office received a letter of support requesting assistance with a community project. This community project entails the erection of a memorial monument to be placed at the bridge site near where Deputy Carper was killed. Thirteen year old Girl Scout, Brittany Jackson, worked diligently with a local Representative Scott Talley to see this community project to honor Spartanburg County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Carper by having the bridge at I-85 and Hwy. 129 named for him. |
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This monument (approx. 4ft.x 6ft) will serve as a permanent recognition of how much we appreciate Deputy Carper's service to our community. The total cost of this monument is approx. $6,000.00 A Kevin Carper Memorial fund has been set up at the BB & T in Duncan, SC. Contributions are welcome. The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office appreciate's the effort and work by Brittany Jackson to see this memorial to its completion. Thank you, Brittany! |
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