Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, September 21, 1916
Add to My HeroesJohn L. Bialk
Detective Sergeant John Bialk responded to a domestic dispute call. As he entered the home, Sergeant Bialk confronted the estranged husband. At this time, the husband shot his own wife as well as Sergeant Bialk when he attempted to intervene.
Although wounded, Sergeant Bialk was able to detain his assailant until fellow officers arrived. He succumbed to his injuries three days later.
The suspect was charged in Sergeant Bialk's death as intentional manslaughter but was was acquitted January 9, 1917.
Sergeant Bialk served in the 40th precinct and was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge 474
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, September 18, 1916
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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