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Policeman Charles V. Kormanik | Franklin Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania Franklin Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

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Charles V. Kormanik

Franklin Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 21, 1927

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 44

Tour: 10 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/20/1927

Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman Charles Kormanik and Policeman Tom Bicsko both succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a man for beating his wife.

As Policeman Kormanik and his partner walked onto the subject's front porch they were fired upon and Policeman Kormanik was struck four times. Policeman Bicsko, who was off duty and lived only a block from the subject's home, immediately went to the scene when he learned of the shooting. He attempted to enter the residence but was also shot multiple times.

Both officers were transported to Memorial Hospital, where they remained until succumbing the following day.

The suspect was eventually captured and charged with murdering both men.

Policeman Kormanik had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and six sons.

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Policeman Thomas "Tom" Bicsko
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End of Watch: Tuesday, September 20, 1927
Cause: Gunfire

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
September 21, 2012

 

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