Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, June 27, 1976
Add to My HeroesWalter Louis Szwajkowski
Lieutenant Walter Szwajkowski was shot and killed while investigating reports of a man threatening four people with a gun outside of a church.
Lieutenant Szwajkowski, who was attending mass inside the church, confronted the man with his gun drawn when the man opened fire. Lieutenant Szwajkowski managed to return fire, killing the suspect.
Lieutenant Szwajkowski had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 73
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
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4 years into this job, I know you are looking down and protecting me. I know you are proud of my accomplishments, not only as an officer, but as a woman. I love you for life!
Carley D Szwajkowski (Patrolman)
Grandfather
November 3, 2022
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