Patrolman Frank J. Blazek, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Frank J. Blazek

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, April 29, 1926

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Frank J. Blazek

Patrolman Frank Blazek was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to the police station.

He had arrested an offender responsible for more than 35 armed robberies. As he was transporting the suspect to the station, the suspect suddenly attacked him in front of 4913 South State Street. The prisoner gained control of his service weapon and fatally shot him while still inside the vehicle.

The man was apprehended two weeks later was ultimately sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman Blazek had served two years with the Chicago Police Department.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge 4901

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

robbery, transport

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Lord God of unfailing love, to those families of our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a Law Enforcement K-9 family member in the Line-of-Duty, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.

Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in the NLT FCPO Edition of the Christian Holy Bible:

[Jesus taught]: “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:21a) and

[Jesus taught]: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4).

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
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Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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