Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Gary Kubasiak was shot and killed by a mentally disturbed person who had barricaded himself in his home on Route 62 in Dayton. Trooper Kubasiak, who knew the suspect personally, and his canine partner responded to the scene. While attempting to talk to the man in the kitchen, the suspect suddenly fired at Trooper Kubasiak before he even had a chance to defend himself or order his dog to attack. The suspect was later arrested after being shot by other officers. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years to life. He will be eligible for parole in 2025. Trooper Kubasiak was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and served with the New York State Police for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons, who both became New York State troopers.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Trooper Kubasiak gave the New York State Police 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Gary E. Kubasiak served in the Other (1969â1972) before joining law enforcement.
Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak 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 New York State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gary E. Kubasiak's cause is highlighted.
How Gary E. Kubasiak Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 35 years to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gary E. Kubasiak is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gary E. Kubasiak was killed by rifle; .30-.30.
Incident Location
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