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Anthony Francone *COP 1 of 2
Case # :326
Gender : Male
Age : 48
Race : White
Date : 08/25/2023
Location : SR 446
City : Pyramid Lake
County : Churchill
State : Nevada
Agency : Paiute Tribal Police
Officer(s) :Anthony Francone
Cause of death : Vehicle
Event : Hit by car on duty
Open records summary :
Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation PD tried to stop a vehicle for reasons they did not wish to disclose. They placed spike strips to try to stop the vehicle. Police allege that the person hit a patrol car, killing officer Anthony Francone, and was shot and killed. The FBI is investigating because the victim was Native American.
Source links :
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2023/aug/29/pyramid-lake-police-officer-killed-following-chase/
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2023/aug/29/pyramid-lake-police-officer-killed-following-chase/
