Officer James J. Mancusi Jr.
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Friday, June 18, 1965
Cause: Vehicular assault

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Mancusi was struck and killed while on his motorcycle by a 17 year old youth who ran a stop sign. The suspect was fleeing from the scene of a hit-and-run accident. He surrendered himself to police the next day. He told them he fled because he had no insurance.

The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 6 years in prison.

Officer Mancusi was survived by his wife and seven children.