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Resided:
PA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 12, 1980
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Bensalem Township Police Dept.
PA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Badge:
51
On The Job:
4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
PA
USA
Tue. Aug. 12, 1980
Summary:
Officer Yezzi was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while on a pedestrian stop.
While talking to the individual, he brandished a knife causing the officers to back up and all three were struck by an automobile. The driver of the car was not charged, the headlights from the police vehicle blinded her and she did not see them. The suspect was convicted of aggravated assault on a police officer and incarcerated.
