Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Tom Bicsko and Policeman Charles Kormanik both succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a man for beating his wife. As Policeman Kormanik and his partner walked onto the subject's front porch they were fired upon and Policeman Kormanik was struck four times. Policeman Bicsko, who was off duty and lived only a block from the subject's home, immediately went to the scene when he learned of the shooting. He attempted to enter the residence but was also shot multiple times. Both officers were transported to Memorial Hospital, where they remained until succumbing the following day. The suspect was eventually captured and charged with murdering both men.
Survivors
Policeman Bitsko was survived by his wife and eight children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Bicsko served with the Franklin Borough Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Johnstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Bicsko.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Thomas "Tom" Bicsko 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 PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 6.9 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Franklin Borough Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Thomas "Tom" Bicsko's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas "Tom" Bicsko Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas "Tom" Bicsko is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas "Tom" Bicsko was killed by gun; unknown type.
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