Thoughts and prayers for the family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers after the passing of Officer Cody Carter.

Authorities say Officer Cody Carter of the Piggott Police Department died in a tragic incident Friday night.

Cody Carter served as a Clay County Sheriff’s Department Deputy and was recently serving as an officer at the Piggott Police Department.

Carter leaves behind a wife and three children.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and his community.