U.S. Navy · United States 
Michael Geszvain
1978
Michael Geszvain served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Michael served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Geszvain and Sergeant O'Brien were shot and killed when a prisoner gained control of Deputy Geszvain's service weapon. The officers were standing in court with the prisoner when the incident occurred. The suspect exchanged shots with another deputy on the first floor of the courthouse. Sergent O'Brien was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. The suspect was apprehended after taking a hostage and forcing her to drive to Madison, Wisconsin. The man was sentenced to two counts of life without parole. Deputy Geszvain had served 23 years with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1944 – 1946
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Waukesha County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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