Friends, colleagues remember former CPSO deputy Carl Fields

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MOSS BLUFF, LA (KPLC) - Friends, family and former colleagues are remembering the life of Carl Fields — the Moss Bluff man who was one of two Americans killed at a Jordanian police training facility.

On Monday, two Americans were shot and killed by a Jordan police force captain. The shooting happened at a training facility right outside of Amman Jordan.

Fields worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for nearly 12 years, first as a correctional officer and then as a patrol deputy.

In 1997, Fields left the sheriff's office to work abroad as a security contractor. The news of Fields' death came as a shock to Sheriff Tony Mancuso.

"He'll always be a part of our family and it's just sad. You don't expect, when you're doing something like he's doing; doing something good and trying to help and that happens," said Mancuso.

Mike Soileau worked on the same patrol shift with Fields for nearly four years. Soileau heard the news of his friend's death Tuesday morning.

"My heart just dropped because we had been friends and we still keep in touch. We were keeping in touch via Facebook because he was overseas. America lost a hero because he was in the service too. America lost a hero but I lost a friend today," said Soileau.

Over the years, they became close friends and spent many weekends together golfing. Soileau said Fields always wore his badge and gear proudly.

"Carl reminded me of Tackleberry from 'Police Academy.' He always loved his guns and he loved his equipment. He loved his job and he loved everything about it," he said.

Both Soileau and Mancuso said Fields' death is a tragedy. They said his heart of service will be missed.

"It's just one of those tragic deals. It happens and it's always a fear that you have when somebody goes overseas like that but that's part of the risk. And that's part of his passion; making the world a better place," said Mancuso.

Family members said Fields went to Jordan this past June to train officers.

President Obama addressed the shooting on Monday and said the U.S. will conduct a full investigation.