Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Sunday, June 22, 1884
Add to My HeroesFrank Piszczek
Police Officer Frank Piszczek was shot and killed after arresting a man at the Union Depot near 2nd Street and Seeboth Street. As he walked the prisoner to jail, located at First Street and Florida Street, the man pulled out a revolver and shot him. The subject fled as Officer Piszczek returned fire, but was never apprehended.
Fellow officers heard the shot and found Officer Piszczek and took him back to the station where he passed away in a sleeping room.
Officer Piszczek had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 188
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, June 21, 1884
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Never apprehended
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View all 13 ReflectionsOfficer Pizsczek,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Milwaukee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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