May, about 10 years ago...

Constable

Joseph Prevett

Thunder Bay Police

May 7th, 2014

DETAILS: Constable Joseph Prevett suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a joint training exercise at the Ontario Provincial Police K-9 training centre in Gravenhurst, Ontario. He and his partner, Timber, were navigating a course when he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away. Constable Prevett had served in law enforcement for 16 years. He began his career with Peel Regional Police in 1998, and then joined Thunder Bay in 2003. He is survived by his wife and family. He was 50 years of age.

January, about 46 years ago...

Constable

John S. Kusznier

Thunder Bay Police

January 15th, 1978

DETAILS: On this date at approximately 0009 hours Constables Kusznier and Sonego attended at the Landmark Inn regarding a complaint of trouble with a patron with a gun. After talking to management, the group involved were seen in the parking lot and ordered by the officers to stop. One, Peter Cosgrove, drew a gun and the officers took cover behind automobiles. Shots were fired and Cosgrove left the scene. Cosgrove's friend, a Richard Helmut Vonier, then raised his gun, shot and killed Constable Kusznier and then also left the scene.