Elizabeth Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, July 1, 1934
Add to My HeroesFrank Carine, Jr.
Police Officer Frank Carine was shot and killed while performing a wellness check at 16 Deleware Street in Elizabeth.
Two patrol cars arrived at the home after receiving reports of a subject who had been acting strange all day. The man opened fire as Officer Carine entered the home, killing him. Two officers were shot and wounded as they ran into the home to assist Officer Carine. Hearing gunfire, two officers in the area arrived on the scene and wounded the subject, who was the son of a former police officer.
The man was deemed to be insane and committed to the Greystone State Mental Hospital.
Officer Carine had served with the Elizabeth Police Department for at least two years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter, two brothers, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsOfficer Carine,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elizabeth. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 1, 2024
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