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Investigator Thomas L. Buck | New York State Police, New York
New York State Police, New York

Investigator

Thomas L. Buck

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Thursday, March 19, 1981

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: November 29, 1971
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Investigator Buck succumbed to hepatitis which he contracted in 1971 when he punctured with a hypodermic needle which he was confiscating. He was diagnosed with the illness in 1972 and his health began to deteriorate until his death.