WALTER RUSINAK

Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 58-W: 3
Department: Carteret, New Jersey, P.D.
End of Watch: December 8, 1944
Cause: SHOT
Age: 50
Years of Service: 22
Description: Patrolman Rusinak and Deputy Chief Robert Shanley were fatally shot when they responded to a domestic disturbance call involving the custody of a child. The suspect also killed his father-in law and a neighbor. Two officers were also wounded. The suspect was convicted of murder and executed via the electric chair.
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