Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, June 20, 1936
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 1807
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: June 20, 1936
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Winarski and Officer Andrew Edeen were killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit of several robbery suspects. Their patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree at the intersection of Davison and Carrie Streets. Officer Winarski died at the scene of the accident and Officer Edeen succumbed to his injuries one week later.
Officer Winarski had served with the Detroit Police Department for 8 years and was survived by his wife and three children.