Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, September 29, 1983
Add to My HeroesEdward M. Butko, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Edward Butko was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car collided with a public transit bus on the Martin Luther King, Jr. East Busway.
Deputy Butko and his partner were transporting a prisoner to a court hearing when the accident occurred.
Deputy Butko was a U.S. Army Reserves veteran and served with the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Butko,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Reserve. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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