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.
