John "Jack" Jantzen, a 32-year-old police officer from Yaphank, NY, tragically lost his life on April 21, 1991. Officer Jantzen was off-duty when he encountered a violent situation at a restaurant located at the corner of Middle Country Road and Stony Brook Road. A man was holding his wife and a restaurant employee at gunpoint with a 12-gauge shotgun. Demonstrating his commitment to public safety, Officer Jantzen attempted to intervene in the situation. Unfortunately, the suspect shot and killed
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