Robert S. Insalaco was a 43-year-old deputy with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office who was killed on August 13, 1987, in North Collins, near Buffalo, New York. He had served as a deputy for 15 years and was carrying out an outstanding felony criminal mischief warrant when he approached a residence on Jennings Road to make the arrest. The suspect met him at the front door and shot him at point-blank range with a .44 caliber pistol, striking him in the face and causing his immediate death.

The shooter was taken into custody, later convicted of murder, and sentenced to 25 years to life. Deputy Insalaco, a father of three, was remembered for his service and sacrifice.

Did anyone living in North Collins or the surrounding area at the time have memories or details about the incident or Deputy Insalaco’s work that could add to this record?