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Officer Albert Kasbaum was shot and killed by two auto thieves after stopping their vehicle on Erie Avenue. The suspects had just stolen the car in Lewiston, and Officer Kasbaum stopped it after being alerted by Lewiston officers. Officer Kasbaum, holding the two at gunpoint, got into the back seat of the car and ordered the men to drive to the North Tonawanda Police Department. As the car drove away, the passenger suddenly turned around and shot Officer Kasbaum four times. Mortally wounded, Officer Kasbaum returned fire and struck the driver in the hip. The passenger exited the car and stole Officer Kasbaum's motorcycle, which he had parked on the road when the stopped the vehicle. The suspect fled to Niagara Falls, where he committed suicide. The wounded suspect was arrested and charged with Officer Kasbaum's murder.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Kasbaum served with the North Tonawanda Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the North Tonawanda community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Kasbaum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
North Tonawanda Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1919, 12 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 36. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Albert was 36. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Albert was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Mondays: 15.3%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at North Tonawanda Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
North Tonawanda Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
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