Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Casper Buonocore was shot and killed after responding to a report of a double parked car near the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Armstrong Avenue. When he and another officer arrived at the scene they discovered that the owner of the double parked car was wanted on a warrant. As they attempted to arrest the man, his 13-year-old daughter attacked them, drawing the incident to the attention of a large crowd. After they took the man into custody three men opened fire with a .32-caliber handgun from the roof of a nearby building, striking Officer Buonocore in the neck. Officer Buonocore was taken from the scene to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. Other officers at the scene ran into the building and apprehended three suspects. Two of the three suspects were convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Both were later paroled and have repeatedly been in and out of jail for parole violations, including weapons violations, and other crimes. Officer Buonocore had served with the Jersey City Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Buonocore gave the Jersey City Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jersey City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Buonocore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Casper J. Buonocore Jr. is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NJ, 229 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.4% of this state's fallen. That is 35.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Jersey City Police Department, 14 of 41 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 34.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Casper J. Buonocore Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Casper J. Buonocore Jr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Casper J. Buonocore Jr. is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Casper J. Buonocore Jr. was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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