Levester Carter Jr.

How they died

Deadly force

According to police Capt. Walter Almond, the events leading to Carter's death began when Agee stopped a black 1997 Honda because of complaints that "loud music" coming from the other was bothering some residents. A license check revealed the driver was wanted on a misdemeanor charge of property damage. When Agee returned to the other, he asked the car's two passengers to step outside. When Carter emerged from the backseat, Almond said, four packets of marijuana fell from his clothing. Carter then bolted and led Agee on a circular foot chase. The ensuing pursuit ended with a tussle on Rosetta Street in which Agee tried to use pepper spray to subdue Carter. During the struggle, police say Carter got hold of Agee's revolver and shot him in the right arm, fracturing a bone. When Goldie and Goins arrived, they ordered Carter to drop the weapon. Instead, Almond says, Carter kept the gun trained on Agee. Goins and Goldie then fired numerous rounds, striking Carter from his leg to his left side. Police acknowledge Carter was shot at least 12 times

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Levester Carter Jr., and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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