Detective George Caccavale
New York City Transit Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Saturday, June 26, 1976

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, June 26, 1976
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Three sentenced to life

Detective Caccavale was shot and killed while working an off duty security job at a cash checking store. When he arrived at the store with a large sum of money he was confronted by three armed men. As he attempted to draw his weapon he was shot. The suspects took his gun and as he attempted to draw his backup weapon he was shot again.

The suspects fled the scene but were arrested and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

Detective Caccavale had served with the New York City Transit Police Department for 11 years.