Police Officer Anthony Francone, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

Police Officer Anthony Francone

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Friday, August 25, 2023

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Anthony Francone

Police Officer Anthony Francone was struck and killed by a vehicle that was being pursued south of Nixon, Nevada.

The pursuit went to the area of Route 446 and Route 447, where he was struck while deploying spike strips.

The subject was shot and killed after he struck Officer Francone.

Officer Francone had served in Law Enforcement for 25 years. He had previously served with the Eureka County Sheriff's Office and Storey County Sheriff's Office, where he retired. After retirement, he served with the Fallon Paiute Tribal Police Department, the Washoe Tribal Police Department, and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police Department. Officer Francone is survived by his two sons, daughter, father, stepmother, and sister.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 25 years
Badge 1378

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Location Nevada
Weapon Automobile
Offender Shot and killed

spike strips, vehicle pursuit

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Officer Francone,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. And thank you to your fellow Officers who took care of the POS that murdered you.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 26, 2024