Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 1427
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/14/1920
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: 2 of 3 suspects sent to prison
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Officer Joseph Pijanowski was assigned to escort a former alderman who had previously received threats to his safety. Upon arrival at the politician's home, Officer Pijanowski observed three men hiding beneath the porch. After being ordered to come out, the offenders opened fire.
Officer Pijanowski suffered a severe wound and died in a hospital four days later.
