Michael J. Buczek, a 24-year-old New York City Police Officer, tragically lost his life on October 18, 1988, while on duty in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Buczek and his partner, Joseph Barbato, were patrolling the 34th Precinct when they attempted to intervene in a drug deal on West 161st Street near Broadway. During the pursuit of the suspects, Buczek was shot in the chest and succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital. This incident occurred
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