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Patrolman William Charles Marsek | Chicago Police Department, Illinois Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

William Charles Marsek

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 27, 1974

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: Not available

Badge # 14086

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/27/1974

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman William Charles Marsek and his partner, Patrolman Bruce N. Garrison were killed during an arrest of a wanted fugitive.

The two officers, assigned to Area Six Special Operations, observed the man enter a tavern. When the officers entered the tavern they could not see because of the poor lighting. As the officers moved further inside, the wanted subject opened fired, striking the officers in the head and chest.

The assailant fled to Wisconsin. He was killed in a gun battle with Milwaukee Police.

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End of Watch: Wednesday, February 27, 1974
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Rest in Peace, Patrolman Marsek. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
April 27, 2012

 

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