Roll of Honor
Francis J. Carroll
Incident
Officer Francis Carroll was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery in progress at Hotel Evans at 273 West 38th Street in New York City. When he witnessed two subjects demanding money from the manager, Officer Carroll identified himself as a court officer. One of the subjects fired at him and killed him instantly. The subjects were never apprehended. Officer Carroll had served with the New York State Office of Court Administration, assigned to the Manhattan Criminal Court, for five weeks.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Court Officer Carroll served with the New York State Office of Court Administration.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Court Officer Carroll.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Court Officer Francis J. Carroll 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 NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York State Office of Court Administration, 6 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 85.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Francis J. Carroll's cause is highlighted.
How Francis J. Carroll Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Francis J. Carroll is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Francis J. Carroll was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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