Watch the ‘Today’ show’s piece on fallen RPD Officer Mazurkiewicz

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Friday marks one year since Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz, a father of four and a grandfather of three, was killed in an ambush on Bauman Street.

The ‘Today’ show spoke with his wife Lynn Mazurkiewicz and his friends to learn more about Mazurkiewicz commitment to service, personality, and love for his community. The piece aired on Thursday and you can watch it here:

Anthony Mazurkiewicz was a beloved police officer who died in the line of duty in 2022 in Rochester, New York. Now his friend and former colleague, Brett Sobieraski, is honoring him in a special way to ensure he is never forgotten. @HarrySmith shares the story. pic.twitter.com/PA0IszdqGa

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) July 20, 2023

News10NBC helped with the ‘Today show’ piece. News10NBC initially shared this story with the ‘Today’ show when Brett Sobieraski, a retired member of RPD, ran daily marathons through eight states in honor of Mazurkiewicz, affectionately known as “Maz.” The effort raised more than $100,000 for his children and grandchildren.

The network sent a crew to Rochester last month to learn more about Maz’s life and sacrifice. Lynn sat down for an interview with NBC correspondent Harry Smith to talk about losing her husband.

See our coverage:

• Widow of slain RPD Officer Mazurkiewicz speaks out amid one-year mark of his death (July 19)
• Former RPD officer finishes multi-state marathon in honor of slain colleague (June 12)
• Softball benefit held in memory of slain RPD Officer Mazurkiewicz (Apirl 22)
• Family and friends honor fallen RPD officer at funeral (Aug 22)
• RPD Chief, officers remember fallen Officer Mazurkiewicz (Aug 22)
• Local barber honors fallen RPD officer Tony Mazurkiewicz (July 30)