Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, March 31, 1957
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 9 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 166/458
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 31, 1957
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Robert Karsmizki was shot and killed following the high-speed pursuit of a murder suspect. The suspect was shot and killed by an auxiliary officer.
Patrolman Karsmizki had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 9 years and was stationed at the Bucyrus Post. He was survived by his wife, child, parents, and four siblings.