Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Thomas Albino was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice. The 60-year-old subject shot him in the chest with a .410 gauge shotgun as he and a constable walked up to his front door. Other officers shot and killed the suspect. Patrolman Albino had served with the Lyndhurst Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Albino gave the Lyndhurst Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lyndhurst community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Albino.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Thomas Albino 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 Lyndhurst Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas Albino's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas Albino Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas Albino is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas Albino was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Lyndhurst Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
