Convicted Felon Tries To Stab Wisconsin Officer

[Onthemark]

Two La Crosse police officers were attempting to take a man into custody on a felony warrant when the suspect allegedly tried to stab an officer. Authorities said the incident happened at 809 Rose Street when the two officer were trying to arrest fifty-three year old Randy R. Burzinski.

While officer Charles Frandsen and officer Richard Rank were attempting to place the suspect in custody, Burzinski allegedly drew a knife from his waistband and lunged the knife at officer Frandsen’s stomach. The officer saw the weapon and was able to move back, narrowly avoiding being stabbed. Officer Richard Rank pushed Burzinski into a couch and officer Frandsen was then able to use his taser on Burzinski.

"Burzinski apparently made contact with Frandsen's duty belt, which might have been what saved the officer from serious injury," said La Crosse County Deputy District Attorney Michelle Keller. "He could have easily killed either one of these officers."

After putting the suspect in handcuffs, they discovered Burzinski was bleeding. According to police, it appeared Burzinski had stabbed himself while trying to stab the officer. Burzinski claims he did not try to stab the officer, and that he stabbed himself because he wanted to feel pain and he did not want to back to prison.

He was transported to the hospital for treatment and then taken to La Crosse County Jail where his was booked on charges of first degree recklessly endangering safety, battery to law enforcement officers, and a probation violation.

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[jeremy2]

That man was pretty lucky he wasn't shot.The officers were clearly dealing with a dangerous criminal who wasn't going down easily.I must commend the two officers for using reasonable force when subduing the suspect.

 

[Allison2021]

Some felons should never get released. That would be against their constitutional rights; however, their release could be more closely monitored.
Our country needs stiffer sentencing laws. Since Burzinski has been convicted of at least one crime then his next offense should garner him a twenty/ thirty year sentence for attempted murder.

 

[donnalynn47]

This guy is sick. He should never get out of jail. He preys on kids, attacks police officers. He wants to hurt himself I'd say he is a real threat, and needs to be in a cage like the animal he is.

 

[Onionman]

It sounds like he was as much of a danger to himself as he is to others. Thankfully he's going to go away for some time and not subject the rest of us to his strange perception of the world.

 

[Strykstar]

He was indeed very lucky that the officers didn't just shoot him right there and then, I don't think all of they would be able to be so restrained, calm and collected.