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Patrick Carothers

Case from Ludowici, GA dated Nov 18, 2016

Victim Details

Commander Patrick Carothers

Male

White / Caucasian

Ludowici

GA

2016-11-18

53

Patrick

Carothers

06/25/2026

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In the fall of 2016, a dedicated and long-serving member of the law enforcement community, 53-year-old Patrick Carothers, a male, gave his life in the line of duty. A 26-year veteran of the U.S. Marshals Service, Carothers was fatally shot on November 18, 2016, while attempting to serve a warrant in Ludowici, a small town in southeastern Georgia. He served as the deputy commander of the agency's Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force.

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  • WJXT: Deputy US marshal killed in shootout with fugitive
  • macon: “Just another tragedy,” crime fighter says of U.S. marshal from Macon killed on duty
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    I've been processing the news about Commander Patrick Carothers, and I can't help but reflect on the... ...Read More
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    It's such a devastating story, and my heart goes out to Commander Carothers' family and friends. I s... ...Read More
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