Deputy Sheriff Anthony Korizek, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, Montana

Deputy Sheriff Anthony Korizek

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, Montana

End of Watch Friday, August 12, 1904

Anthony Korizek

Deputy Sheriff Anthony Korizek was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner from a jail cell to court.

The prisoner had just been convicted of attempting to extort $50,000 from the Northern Pacific Railroad and was being taken before the judge for another appearance. The suspect had somehow obtained a handgun and was hiding it under his lunch tray.

As the deputies moved him the man produced the gun and ordered Deputy Korizek and the jailer up against the wall. Deputy Korizek attempted to disarm the man but was shot five times.

Several other deputies heard the shots ran to the scene. They shot and wounded the suspect who fled into the basement of the Governor's Mansion and committed suicide.

Deputy Korizek was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 106th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 12, 2010