Officer Caruso was shot and killed at the conclusion of a vehicle pursuit of a 19 year old youth and three juveniles. The vehicle crashed into a utility pole at Prospect Street and Beverage Hill Avenue in Pawtucket. As Officer Caruso walked up to the car, which was stolen, the 19 year old shot him twice in the head. All four suspects were captured a few hours later and charged with Officer Caruso's murder.
All three juveniles were acquitted at their trials. The 19 year old youth was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 19, 1958. He was paroled in August of 1971.
Officer Caruso had been with the agency for five years.
