Birmingham reflects on the passing of Sgt. Wytasha Carter one year later
One year ago today, Birmingham Police Sgt. Wytasha Carter was killed in the line of duty as he and Officer Lucas Allums tried to stop two men breaking into cars. Mayor Randall Woodfin said we will forever remember Sgt. Carter for her service and sacrifice.
During last week’s city council meeting, Mayor Woodfin introduced Terri Endert, the wife of Birmingham police Sgt. Carl Endert, so that she could present Police Chief Patrick Smith with a large shield she had made in memory of Sgt. Carter. Lt. Richard Haluska for the FOP was also in attendance. The shield will be installed at the North Precinct, which is where Sgt. Carter worked.
Sgt. Carter, 44, began his law enforcement career in 2002 as a correctional officer with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Later that year, he joined the Leeds Police Department as an officer. In 2007, he joined the Fairfield Police Department. He transferred to the Birmingham Police Department in 2011.
Sgt. Carter worked in various positions with BPD, including the West Precinct, HICOPP, a Police Athletic Teams coach for children and a school resource officer at Jackson-Olin and Woodlawn high schools. He was promoted to sergeant in February 2018.
Sgt. Carter is a 1993 graduate of Phillips High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Belford University. He also served in the United States Airforce. He is survived by his wife, Tiphanie, and children.
