Lousiana Deputy Collapses During Foot Pursuit

The Officer Down Memorial Page has reported the death of Evangeline Parish, La. Deputy Jeremy Carter.

The 22-year-old collapsed and died while he was involved in a foot pursuit on Friday, Dec. 19. He was chasing a suspect who fled a stolen car.

He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Carter had served with the agency for only three months and is survived by his 1-year-old daughter, Chloe Carter and his fiancé, Courtney Willis.

Funeral Arrangements

Funeral services for Deputy Carter will be held Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Pine Prairie in Pine Prairie, La.

Committal services will follow in the Friendship Cemetery in Pine Prairie, La.