Roll of Honor
Frank Tummillo
Incident
Special Agent Frank Tummillo and Special Agent Thomas Devine were shot and killed during an undercover operation at 42nd Street and 12th Avenue in New York City at 11 pm. While working on a cocaine sale, Agent Tummillo showed two subjects the money. They left the hotel room, stating they would return with the drugs in a few hours. Agent Tummillo returned the suitcase of cash to the room next door, which had additional agents there to help with the bust. The subjects returned within 30 minutes and put a gun to Agent Tummillo's head, attempting to steal the money from him. The other agents stormed the room, and a gunfight ensued. Agent Devine was left permanently paralyzed and died from his injuries on September 25th, 1982. Special Agent Tummillo had served with the United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, two sisters, uncles, and fiancee.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Tummillo gave the United States Department of Justice 4 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Tummillo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent Frank Tummillo is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, 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. Frank Tummillo's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Tummillo Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Tummillo is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Tummillo was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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