Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 1 year
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/31/1918
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect: Paroled in 1966
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Patrolman Jaswiecki was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two suspicious men at the corner of Erie Street and Walnut Street at approximately 2030 hours. When he told the men they were under arrest one of them produced a revolver and opened fire. Despite being wounded, Patrolman Jaswiecki returned fire and wounded the suspect as he fled.
Patrolman Jaswiecki was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds at approximately 0345 hours the following morning. The suspect was apprehended several days later.
The suspect, 24 years old, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on December 11, 1918. He was paroled on March 16, 1966.
Patrolman Jaswiecki had served with agency for less than 1 year.
