Newport Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, October 16, 1958
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 16, 1958
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Pitakos was shot and killed during a robbery in progress of a loan company. Other officers rushing to the scene shot and killed the suspect.
Officer Pitakos was survived by his wife and three children.