Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, July 30, 1934
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 5369
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.