Officer Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski

Officer Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski | Norwich Police Department, Connecticut Officer Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski | Norwich Police Department, Connecticut
Norwich Police Department, Connecticut
Officer Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski | Norwich Police Department, Connecticut
Officer Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski | Norwich Police Department, Connecticut
Officer Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski

Norwich Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Monday, October 12, 1936

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Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski

Officer Frank Gwiazdowski was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at Boswell Avenue and Hickory Street while en route to police headquarters.

The driver was apprehended approximately ten minutes later and charged with manslaughter.

Officer Gwiazdowski was survived by his wife. His brother also served as a supernumerary officer in the department.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Incident Date Sunday, October 11, 1936
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Apprehended

hit-and-run

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Officer Gwiazdowski, it has been 88 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Norwich.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 12, 2024

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