Trooper Albert Joseph Izzo, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

Trooper Albert Joseph Izzo

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, June 13, 1979

Albert Joseph Izzo

Trooper Albert Izzo was shot and killed while serving a narcotics search warrant on a home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. During the raid there was an exchange of gunfire and Trooper Izzo was mortally wounded. Two suspects were charged with murder and criminal homicide and two others were charged with possession of a controlled substance.

The shooter was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on January 19, 1982. He was denied a new trial in 2008.

Trooper Izzo was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for almost eight years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 7 years, 11 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Sentenced to life

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I take you as a HUGE remodel on my life. I know you were brave on that day. And if I was the president in that year I would give you the medal of valor and honor. I love you grandfather.

anthony joseeph izzo
his grandson

March 16, 2018