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Detective John Sczyrek | Newark Police Department, New Jersey Newark Police Department, New Jersey

Detective

John Sczyrek

Newark Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Thursday, June 3, 1993

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: Not available

Badge # 1701

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/3/1993

Weapon: Handgun; .357 caliber

Suspect: Apprehended

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Detective Sczyrek was shot and killed in court by a suspect who was trying to keep him from testifying on an undercover assignment. As Detective Sczyrek walked down the hallway of the courthouse the defendant's cousin opened fire with a .357 caliber handgun. The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended a short distance away.

Detective Sczyrek was survived by his wife and daughter.

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You were one of my first friends, we rode trikes together, you put ice down my back on the way home from school... never thought that your name would be on this memorial. I have never forgotten you and I hope that your family has found some comfort in the reflections on this page. i know you were a brave man.

Donna Morea
Childhood friend
November 11, 2011

 

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