Officer Stephen P. Carr was hired as a police officer with the Fayetteville (ArKS) Police Department in April 2017, following in his father’s footsteps and fulfilling a lifelong dream to serve and help make the community a safer place. Carr was shot in the line of duty in the parking lot of the Fayetteville Police Department.

As a patrol officer assigned to the Dickson Street Entertainment District, Carr served his community and fellow officers with pride, integrity, and dedication. He was well known as a “gentle giant” — calm and fair. He cared deeply about the people he served and was respected and liked by all who knew him.

Known for his love of cooking, Stephen was a huge Texans fan, and loved hunting with his father. Stephen will be remembered for always treating everyone with fairness and compassion.