Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Insalaco was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect on a felony criminal mischief warrant. The suspect shot Deputy Insalaco in the face as he met the officer at his front door. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. He died in prison December 20, 1999. Deputy Insalaco had served with the agency for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his three children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Insalaco gave the Erie County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Buffalo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Insalaco.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Robert S. Insalaco is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Erie County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert S. Insalaco's cause is highlighted.
How Robert S. Insalaco Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert S. Insalaco is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert S. Insalaco was killed by handgun; .44 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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