San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch: Friday, June 18, 1965
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 18, 1965
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 6 years
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 the police the next day and told authorities 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.