Police Officer Frank Balzano
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, November 14, 1997

Biographical Info
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 39 years
Badge Number: 10528

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 13, 1997
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Juvenile; Charged with murder

Officer Frank Balzano was killed while moonlighting at a shopping mall. Officer Belzano fell during an altercation with several suspects, striking his head. He died of his injuries the next day.

A 17-year-old female and a 16-year-old male were arrested and charged with murder. The 16-year-old was charged as an adult.

Officer Balzano had served with the agency for 39 years and was planning on retiring in six weeks. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, and grandson.