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Police Officer John A. Machajewski | Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

Police Officer

John A. Machajewski

Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch: Wednesday, December 23, 1981

Biographical Info

Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 23, 1981
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Machajewski and Officer Charles Mehlberg were shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery call at a local bar.

The officers observed a man run by them carrying a woman's bag, and they began to pursue him. The suspect set up an ambush and shot the officers as they neared him. The man was arrested by other responding officers.

The suspect was convicted of both murders and sentenced to two life sentences plus 110 years.

Officer Machajewski had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and preceded in death by his daughter.