Troop L - August 24, 1997
Trooper Fabio Buttitta, 31, was killed on August 24, 1997, on Bay Shore Road, town of Babylon. He had just completed his shft and was on his way home, when his vehicle was struck head-on by an impaired driver.
Having served in Troop K, Trooper Buttitta was assigned to the Troop L - Islip Terrace.