Police Officer Frank Marcinkowski
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, September 7, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 11 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, September 7, 1925
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Marcinkowski was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to disperse a group of men who were gathering near Michigan Avenue and Goldner Street. One of the men suddenly produced a knife and threatened the officers. As the officers told him to drop the knife he put it in his left hand and then produced a revolver. At the same time some of the other men began attacking and stabbing Officer Marcinkowski's partner.

The suspect with the gun then shot Officer Marcinkowski. Although wounded, his partner was able to get up and shot and killed the suspect with the gun.

Officer Marcinkowski had served with the Detroit Police Department for 11 months.