Carlos died by intentionally stepping in front of a bullet that was intended for another young man, for whom Carlos, as head of a platoon of soldiers in the Persian Gulf War, was responsible. Emile Durkheim would call this an example of:

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Carlos' act of sacrificing himself for another person, whom he was responsible for, would fall under the category of altruistic suicide according to Emile Durkheim's theory. Altruistic suicide occurs when individuals take their own lives to benefit others or to fulfill their obligations towards society or a group they belong to. In this case, Carlos saw it as his responsibility to protect the young man under his leadership, even if it meant sacrificing his own life.

Carlos Died by Intentionally Stepping in Front of a Bullet