Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, September 13, 1920
Add to My HeroesDominik E. Mysiewicz
Police Officer Dominik Mysiewicz was shot and killed by a man who came up behind him and shot him in the head with a .45-caliber handgun at 9th and Wood streets. Two civilians grabbed the gunman and held him for other officers.
The 20-year-old man was committed at a state hospital for the criminally insane and died there on April 30, 1922.
Officer Mysiewicz is buried in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Nesavage,
On today, the 96th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
R.I.P.
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