The tragic accident happened to Saint James student, Carter Carroll, 18, when he went hunting with friends in Carroll County, Mississippi on January 20. The promising student unfortunately passed away after his gun accidentally discharged as he stepped out of a guard tower. Carroll was an excellent athlete and student, very popular with his friends and teachers. The Montgomery community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this promising young man.

Carter Carroll hunting accident: Tragedy Strikes Promising Student-Athlete in Hunting Mishap

Montgomery, MS – A promising young student-athlete from Montgomery met a tragic end last Saturday in a heartbreaking hunting accident. Carter Carroll, 18, was a senior at Saint James School where he excelled in both academics and athletics. The beloved student played football and baseball for the school’s teams and was cherished by friends and teachers alike.

According to sources, Carroll was hunting with a friend in Carroll County, Mississippi when his rifle accidentally discharged as he was stepping out from behind a tree stand. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has stated he died at the scene. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is investigating the incident but it appears to have been a tragic accident.

Saint James Headmaster Charles Watson expressed his condolences, saying “Carter was a star pupil and friend to all. Our community is shaken by this devastating loss of such a promising young life.”

Teammate and friend Reggie Howard told reporters that Carroll was a natural born leader that everyone looked up to. “He inspired us to be better people on and off the field. My heart breaks for his family and anyone who knew him. The world lost a great soul,” remarked Howard.

Born and raised in Montgomery, Carroll was an avid outdoorsman and hunter from a young age. He learned to hunt and fish from his father, James Carroll, who survives his late son. An only child, Carter was the beloved son of James and Susan Carroll. His mother tragically passed away from cancer when he was 13.

James Carroll made a statement, saying “Carter was my whole world. No father should have to bury their child. He was wise beyond his years and the best son a father could ask for. I take comfort in knowing I’ll see him again one day.”

With college recruitment underway, Carter had aspirations of playing division one football. He had already received scholarship offers from multiple schools at the time of the accident.

Saint James School is providing grief counseling to students and community members. A candlelight vigil will be held on campus this Friday at 8pm. Funeral arrangements are still underway as of this writing.

The close-knit Montgomery community has come together to mourn the loss of this beloved young man. Friends, family and well-wishers have created a memorial fund in Carter’s honor to provide scholarships for future Saint James students.

While questions remain about how this tragedy occurred, the focus right now is on honoring and remembering Carter for the exemplary person he was. Carter Carroll’s untimely death serves as a reminder to cherish life and loved ones. May his memory live on through the many lives he touched throughout his short but impactful life.

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