Bio & Incident Details
Age: 35
Tour: 14 years
Badge # 10285
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/21/1973
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Sentenced to 21 years to life
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Policeman Caraccilo was shot and killed by the driver of a car he stopped for a minor offense. An anonymous phone tip led to the arrest of the 18 year-old suspect a short time later.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 21 years to life on December 27, 1973.
Policeman Caraccilo had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
