Unit 1012: The Victims' Families For The Death Penalty.: S.G.T WYTASHA LAMAR CARTER [END OF WATCH: JANUARY 13, 2019]

Let us not forget Sergeant Wytasha Lamar Carter of Birmingham Police Department, Alabama, who was shot and killed on January, 2019. We will also remember him on his birthdate, November 13 every year. Let us honor this fallen policeman by remembering how he lived on this earth and treasure his memories.

SGT Wytasha Lamar Carter (November 13, 1974 to January 2019)

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Sergeant WyTasha Lamar Carter

Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch: Sunday, January 13, 2019

Bio

Age 44

Tour 17 years

Badge Not available

Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause: Gunfire

Weapon: Handgun

Offender: In custody

Sergeant WyTasha Carter was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest two men who were breaking into vehicles at a bar in 900 block of Fifth Avenue North just before 2:00 am.

They were in the area on a special detail as the result of a recent rash of vehicle break-ins. A plainclothes officer spotted two subjects pulling on door handles of various cars and notified Sergeant Carter, who was in uniform and responded to the parking lot. The officer and Sergeant Carter stopped the two subjects and began to pat them down for weapons.

One of the men suddenly produced a handgun and shot officers, fatally wounding Sergeant Carter and critically wounding the plainclothes officers.

One of the subjects was wounded by return gunfire before both men were taken into custody.

Sergeant Carter was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Birmingham Police Department for eight years and had previously served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Leeds Police Department, and Fairfield Police Department for an additional nine years. He is survived by his wife and children.

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SGT Wytasha Lamar Carter (November 13, 1974 to January 2019)

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Sergeant Carter was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Birmingham Police Department for eight years and had previously served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Leeds Police Department, and Fairfield Police Department for an additional nine years. He is survived by his wife and children.

Born November 13, 1974 to Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Brenda Carter in Birmingham, Alabama. WyTasha was the first born of three. As he grew, it wasn't long before you encountered his invigorating intelligence, witty personality, natural leadership qualities and compassionate spirit. He was a high achiever and loved serving others. As a child, Sergeant Carter attended Mt. Hebron Baptist Missionary Baptist, ACIPCO where the late Joseph Washington Croom, Sr. was the esteemed Pastor. He and his family later united with Souls Harbor Deliverance Center Church under the leadership of the late Apostle Nancy Laster. He gave his life to Jesus at an early age and was filled with the Holy Spirit. He was a licensed Minister and served as a Youth Pastor. Sergeant Carter was educated in the Birmingham City School System and graduated from John Herbert Phillip High School in 1993. He attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia where he studied Pre-Law. In 1996 he joined the United States Air Force. After basic training he was stationed at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska. While serving in the military he met his wife of 21 years, Mrs. Tiphanie Phelps Carter. Sergeant Carter joined the Birmingham Police Department on July 18, 2011. Prior to joining the Birmingham Police Department, Sergeant Carter worked as a Corrections Officer at the Douglas County Sheriff's Department Omaha, Nebraska (1997-2000); Corrections Officer at the Shelby County Sheriff's Department Shelby County, Alabama (2000-2002); Police Officer in Leeds, Alabama (2002-2007); and Police Officer in Fairfield, Alabama (2007-2011). Sergeant Carter demonstrated loyalty, devotion and an impressive work ethic as a public servant. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 17, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Mrs. Tiphanie Carter, two children, Dashae Box Carter and Taelen Lamar Carter; loving parents, Ronald and Brenda Carter; a brother, WyKio Carter (Korliss) and a sister, WyTeria Washington (Marcus); a special aunt, Angela Tell; a mother-in-law, Annette Hollis (Shelly), a father-in-law, James Hawthorne; three brother-in-laws, James Katt Williams, Nashville, Tennessee, James Phelps, Birmingham, Alabama and David Phelps, Omaha, Nebraska; three sister-in-laws, Saville Hawthorne, Lydia Hawthorne and Joyce Hawthorne; four nieces, Juakia Stearnes Carter, Veronica Washington, Victoria Washington and Vaniyah Washington; four uncles, Jerry Carter of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Kenneth Tell, William Johnson, Joe Harrison, Jr. (Elizabeth) all of Birmingham, Alabama; two aunts, Angela Tell, Pamela Spencer and Cassandra Johnson; four great-aunts, Clara Ware, Aurelia Tell, Minnie Tell and Joan Mines; best friend, William White (Anetra); special brother, Pastor Melvin Strong, III (Yolanda); four special cousins, Tranette Johnson (Darnell), Antonio Tell (Marcella), Antoine Tell (TaKendra) and LaShawn Tell; and the Tell family Matriarch, Sharon Magby; a host of loving family and friends.

INTERNET SOURCE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196022639/wytasha-lamar-carter