Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Sean G. Carrington was shot and killed while participating in a buy-bust drug operation at a known drug location. After the buy, gunfire erupted and Detective Carrington, who was not wearing a vest, was struck three times, with the fatal shot penetrating his heart. Detective Carrington and his partner were able to return fire, killing the shooter. The shooter had been released from jail 9 days earlier after serving a 10-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter, which had been reduced from murder. One other suspect was apprehended later by the New York City Emergency Services Unit. Detective Carrington had served with the New York City Police Department for 10 years. Prior to becoming an officer with the New York Police Department Detective Carrington worked as a New York City Correction Officer at the North Infirmary Command. He is survived by his fiancée, his 2-year-old daughter, and his mother. In June 2019, Andrews Street, where he was shot and killed, was renamed to Detective Sean Carrington Way.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancée, his 2-year-old daughter, and his mother.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Carrington gave the New York City Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Carrington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Sean Gerald Carrington 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 NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New York City Police Department, 365 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 29.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Sean Gerald Carrington's cause is highlighted.
How Sean Gerald Carrington Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Sean Gerald Carrington is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Sean Gerald Carrington was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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