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Patrolman Anton Zapolsky | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Anton Zapolsky

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Monday, July 30, 1934

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 5369

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 27, 1934
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Anton Zapolsky was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had broken into a car near Wacker Drive and Clark Street.

He and his partner observed the man being chased by other officers. Patrolman Zapolsky and his partner apprehended the fleeing offender but the man suddenly drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Zapolsky.

Patrolman Zapolsky succumbed to his wounds three days later. The subject was shot and killed by other officers.