Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter, two brothers, and a sister.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Carine gave the Elizabeth Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Elizabeth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Carine.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Frank Carine 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 Elizabeth Police Department, 4 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Carine Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Frank Carine Jr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Carine Jr. is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Carine Jr. was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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