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Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak | New York State Police, New York New York State Police, New York

Trooper

Gary E. Kubasiak

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Monday, August 30, 1982

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 9 years

Badge # 2223

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/30/1982

Weapon: Rifle; .30-.30

Suspect: Shot and apprehended

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Trooper Kubasiak was shot and killed by a mentally disturbed person who had barricaded himself in his home. Trooper Kubasiak, who knew the suspect personally, and his canine partner responded to the scene. While attempting to talk to the man in the kitchen the suspect suddenly fired at Trooper Kubasiak before he even had a chance to defend himself or order his dog to attack. The suspect was later arrested after being shot by other officers.

Trooper Kubasiak had been with the agency for nine years. He was survived by his wife two sons, who both became New York State troopers.

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I met Gary when I was around 8 or 9 years old, when he drove a school bus for a field trip day. He showed me and the other kids of St. Jose catholic school his K-9 dogs. Ryan was in my class at the time and later at the time of his dad's death. I remember feeling really bad for Ryan, and could see the pain he and his family were going through. I sure hope that "Swann" guy got justice. I remember that day in 82' like it was yesterday. My best friend Steve Raiport's father, was Gowanda police at the time, so it hit home to me in more than just one way. Happy to see the Hwy dedicated to Gary. Best wish to the Kubasiak family.

BOP Correctional Officer Timothy Skeates
Federal Bureau of Prisons
March 21, 2012

 

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