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Scott Leslie Bashioum

Death by Force
Case Description
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Patrolman Scott Leslie Bashioum, age 52, of the Canonsburg Borough Police Department, tragically lost his life on November 10, 2016. He was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Woodcrest Drive in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Bashioum and his partner, Officer James Saieva, were ambushed by gunfire as they approached the residence. The suspect, identified as Michael Cwiklinski, had already shot and killed his pregnant wife, Dalia Sabae, before turning the weapo ...Read More
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  • WPXI: Motive still unknown for deadly police ambush, pregnant woman's slaying
  • WTAE: Canonsburg police officer killed in 'ambush;' suspect, pregnant wife found dead
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    Victim Details

    Scott Leslie Bashioum

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Canonsburg

    PA

    2016-11-10

    52

    Scott

    Leslie Bashioum

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else come across that chilling detail about how the community responded? It was truly mov... ...Read More
    01/08/2025
    I'm really struck by the community response following Officer Bashioum's tragic passing. It's a poig... ...Read More
    04/08/2023
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