Community Honors Fallen Osage Beach Police Officer At Candlelight Vigil [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A candlelight vigil was held last night at the Osage Beach Police Department to honor Officer Phylicia Carson, who died in the line of duty on Aug. 31, 2024.

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The community gathered to pay their respects to the 33-year-old officer, who had served with the Osage Beach Police Department for nearly a year. Carson was remembered for her dedication to her work and her love for her family, including her husband and six children.

The community continues to rally around the Carson family, with a fund set up to support them. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fund had raised $42,000.

PHOTOS: Candlelight Vigil Honoring Osage Beach Officer Carson

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Carson’s funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Lodge of Four Seasons, with a public visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service. She will be laid to rest in a private burial.

Carson, known for her infectious smile and deep faith, made a significant impact on those who knew her both in her personal life and as a police officer, according to her obituary.

Phylicia Faye Carson (November 20, 1990 - August 31, 2024)

Phylicia Faye Carson Obituary

Christopher Wehmeyer, 23, of Camdenton, has been charged with a Class A felony in connection with her death, made possible under Missouri’s new “Valentine’s Law,” which had just gone into effect days prior.