Peoria County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, October 8, 1961
Walter A. Kuczynski
Deputy Walter Kuczynski was struck and killed while assisting another deputy push a patrol car out of a ditch. Another car came around a corner and struck him, killing him instantly.
Deputy Kuczynski had served with the Peoria County Sheriff's Department for seven years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Kuczynski's's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 10-3-17 to remember and honor him.
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